Data Acquisition and Processing in Cultural Heritage

Advances in the knowledge of the tangible components (position size shape) and intangible components (identity habits) of an historic building or site involves fundamental and complex tasks in any project related to the conservation of cultural heritage (CH). In recent years new geotechnologies have proven their usefulness and added value to the field of cultural heritage (CH) in the tasks of recording modeling conserving and visualizing. In addition current developments in building information modeling (HBIM) allow integration and simulation of different sources of information generating a digital twin of any complex CH construction. As a result experts in the area have increased the number of available sensors and methodologies. However the quick evolution of geospatial technologies makes it necessary to revise their use integration and application in CH. This process is difficult to adopt due to the new options which are opened for the study analysis management and valorization of CH. Therefore the aim of the present Special Issue is to cover the latest relevant topics trends and best practices in geospatial technologies and processing methodologies for CH sites and scenarios as well as to introduce the new tendencies. This book originates from the Special Issue Data Acquisition and Processing in Cultural Heritage focusing primarily on data and sensor integration for CH; documentation/restoration in CH; heritage 3D documentation and modeling of complex CH sites; drone inspections in CH; software development in CH; and augmented reality in CH. It is hoped that this book will provide the advice and guidance required for any CH professional making the best possible use of these sensors and methods in CH.