Digital Documentation Techniques as Tools for Conservation of a Buddhist Stupa through Virtual Reconstruction

kailas M Rao; B S Bhooshan

International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning

Digital Documentation Techniques as Tools for Conservation of a Buddhist Stupa through Virtual Reconstruction

kailas M Rao ✉
B S Bhooshan

Abstract

In recent times, much advancement has taken place in digital reconstruction in architectural conservation and archaeology. The application of these techniques opened up new insights in understanding the intricacies involved in the field of heritage conservation. This paper discusses various challenges posed in the restoration of a rare 3rd century BC Buddhist “Stupa” at Sannati, Kanaganahalli Village, India unearthed by Archaeological Survey of India. The author has been involved in documentation of the monument and preparation of Heritage Conservation Plan and presents the different techniques of observation, data recording, condition assessment and digital reconstruction of the monument to ascertain the original form of the structure which is at present in a ruined and scattered condition. The paper throws light on the techniques of photogrammetric documentation, long range and short range laser scanning techniques and manual measurement techniques exclusively devised for this kind of situations. Also the paper compares the pros and cons of these techniques and elaborates on their applications in different contexts.

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kailas M Rao, B S Bhooshan. Digital Documentation Techniques as Tools for Conservation of a Buddhist Stupa through Virtual Reconstruction. International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning. 2015;1(1):19–24.

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