Plan a structured-light capture session for object geometry and surface
Physical Sciences & Engineering · Materials Science & Archaeometry
DIGI-320Structured-Light Scanning & Digital Models
Develops non-contact 3D capture, mesh processing, measurement, texture, metadata, web visualization, and archival derivative workflows.
Course outcomes
What students develop
Produce and evaluate aligned, cleaned, and textured models
Create web, research, archival, and fabrication derivatives
Document permissions, metadata, accuracy, and processing decisions
Course content
Topics and questions
- Structured-light principles
- Capture planning and surface constraints
- Alignment, fusion, mesh repair, and texture
- Measurement and quality control
- Web visualization, preservation, and derivatives
Methods & resources
Tools and environments
- High-resolution structured-light scanners
- Turntable and lighting systems
- 3D processing and visualization software
Evaluation
Demonstration of learning
- Capture plan
- Processed model set
- Quality-control report
- Web viewer and archival package
Program relationships
Where this course fits
Core
Digital Archaeology & Heritage Science
Connects archaeological method to GIS, remote sensing, 3D digitization, materials analysis, research computing, and digital stewardship.
Core
Digital Heritage Documentation
3D capture, collections documentation, GIS, metadata, web visualization, archival derivatives, and public interpretation.
Core
Cultural Resource Management Technologies
CRM project systems, GIS, digital documentation, archaeometry, reporting, and partner-based delivery.
Core
3D Artifact Digitization
Structured-light capture, mesh processing, measurement, texture, metadata, web viewers, archival derivatives, and permissions.
Core
Archaeological Survey & Digital Documentation
Field survey, GIS, context recording, photography, 3D capture, artifact documentation, and technical reporting.
Core
3D Artifact Digitization
Intensive structured-light capture, model processing, measurement, texture, metadata, web presentation, and archival packaging.
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