Innovative Technologies for the Geometric and Thematic Documentation of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage Monuments
A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 March 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: remote sensing; GIS; UAS; urban and spatial planning; aerial and remote sensing archaeology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Precision Archaeology should be involved in the use of modern, innovative technologies for the acquisition, processing and analysis of high-spatial-resolution data aimed at decision-making for the conservation, restoration and protection of our Cultural Heritage. Modern digital documentation and analysis of archaeological sites and cultural monuments have advanced through the integration of diverse platforms, sensors and methods. These include digital imaging with aerial remote sensing, 3D scanning technologies (LiDAR, SLAM, Laser Scanner, Micro Scanner), and geophysical surveys. Data fusion from these varied sources enhances the accuracy and depth of both geometric and thematic Cultural Heritage documentation.
This Special Issue aims to collect original research and review articles that present innovative approaches to geometric and thematic heritage documentation. Emphasis is placed on methods leveraging the following:
- Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped with RGB and Multispectral (MS) sensors, LiDAR, and aerial geophysical equipment.
- UAS‑LiDAR and terrestrial Laser Scanner or/and SLAM.
- Aerial Remote Sensing.
- Aerial Photogrammetry.
- Ground‑based geophysical surveys.
- Micro scanning.
- Data fusion from multiple sources.
This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:
- Digital Imaging and Aerial Photogrammetry (RGB).
- Digital Imaging and Aerial Remote Sensing (MS, LiDAR, Aerial Geophysical equipment).
- 3D Scanning (Laser Scanner, SLAM, Micro Scanner).
- Ground based Geophysical Surveys.
- Classification.
- Data Fusion from Multiple Technologies.
- Automated Data Processing and Analysis Methods.
- New Data Processing Algorithms.
- Long term Monitoring and Change Detection.
Article Types:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Papers
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Dimitris Kaimaris
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- UAS-RGB, MS, LiDAR, Geophysical System
- laser scanner
- SLAM
- micro scanner
- ground geophysical survey
- classification
- data fusion
- new data processing algorithms
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