Production of WebGL Based Digital Documentation of Ponte Molino Gate From Point Cloud

Authors : Büşranur Güvercin, Kasım Erdal, Hasan Bilgehan Makineci, Alberto Guarnieri

Pages : 112-121

Doi:10.51489/tuzal.1567394

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Publication Date : 2024-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In recent years, the rapid presentation and sharing of data obtained through photogrammetric techniques have gained significant importance in digital documentation projects. This study focuses on the digital documentation of the historically significant Ponte Molino Gate in Padova, Italy. Dating back to 40–30 BC, this structure was scanned using a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS), resulting in the creation of a comprehensive point cloud. The obtained data was visualized using Potree, a WebGL-based software, and prepared for online presentation. The study highlights Potree\\\'s capabilities in processing and visualizing point cloud data within a hierarchical structure, as well as its advantages in facilitating the virtual sharing and interactive exploration of cultural heritage assets. This approach demonstrates broad application potential in fields such as GIS, terrain modeling, and urban planning. The results indicate that Potree effectively reduces point cloud data size by 80% while retaining its hierarchical structure, thereby enabling efficient visualization and presentation. The findings also show that the data was reduced to a minimal file size for online accessibility, improving the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage by 60%.
Keywords : Dökümantasyon, Kültürel Miras, Octree, WebGL