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Fast survey methods and tools for historical city center: a review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: . This paper presents a critical review of fast survey methods and tools applied to the documentation of historical city centers, with a focus on Pavia. Within the framework of the DORIAN project, which aims to create a Digital Twin of the city, the research evaluates different Mobile Laser Scanner (MLS) and SLAM-based technologies, along with kinematic terrestrial laser scanners, to achieve metric accuracy in reduced acquisition times. The experimentation was conducted on the Cairoli University College and its adjoining square, providing diverse conditions for testing both indoor and outdoor environments. The study demonstrates the potential of these methods to support the conservation and valorization of architectural heritage while enabling sustainable urban planning. Ultimately, the developed 3D database represents the foundation for the future Digital Twin of Pavia’s historical city center, serving as an interoperable infrastructure for research, management, and resilience strategies.

Source: The international archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences

DOI: 10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-1-w5-2025-45-2025

Author: Silvia La Placa

Institution: University of Pavia

Language: English

Topic: 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Geology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Dipartimenti di Eccellenza