The site was mapped using a total station and RTK-GPS.
total station
RTK-GPS rover
The survey data was then downloaded into AutoCAD with the SurvCADD module and a Triangular Irregular Network (TIN) was generated with the Quicksurf module.
TIN in AutoCAD
PhotoModeler was used to solve the focal length and camera locations for site photos taken from a helicopter.
Photos with control points in PhotoModeler
Solved camera locations in PhotoModeler
With the focal length and camera locations solved the photos could be used to accurately texture the TIN.
TIN with textures in 3ds max
3D model of The Mahram Bilquis
Click here to view the most recent modeling project at the Mahram Bilquis, the west wall of the Peristyle Hall, created with the new PhotoModeler Scanner software using Dense Surface Modeling (DSM) .
Click on the image to view a map of the site.
Interactive Google Map of the site location (select Satellite and zoom in to see the site).
