Electronics, Computer Technology and
3D Software aSPECT3D

Our aSPECT3D software package can convert 3D coordinates into coherent 3D vector lines in real time. The resulting vector lines can be further processed on computer in various ways. aSPECT3D allows for free and local equipment stationing. Survey points can be freely coded, as when using a total station. The program is being constantly developed and up-dated.

The program draws 3D points, 3D lines and 3D surfaces. It features functions for triangulating, closing, copying or deleting the coherent vector lines. The graphics interface allows the user to visually monitor the survey data in 3D space. Data can be saved in a variety of formats including all standard total station formats. The data can also be directly imported into AutoCAD and processed using ArchaeoCAD.

Our survey of a Baroque tank cistern from Hemau, in the Oberpfalz, is an example of how this method works. The system enabled us create a complete 3D model of the cistern within a few days, although admittedly the model could only be viewed in detail on computer. Over 20 000 3D measurement points were recorded in approx. 12 hours. The contours of the stones were then converted into 3D using a specialist CAD program and used to generate the section shown here.

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