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From TTU College of Architecture

Contents 1 High Definition Survey/Laser Scanning 1.1 3D Laser Scanner 1.2 Global Positioning System (GPS) 1.3 Optical Survey Total Station 1.4 Creafrom Handheld 3D Scanner 1.5 FLIR Infrared Camera 2 Computing Resources 2.1 Virtual Reality Projection System 2.2 Render Farm 3 Additional Resources

High Definition Survey/Laser Scanning

3D Laser Scanner

Leica HDS 3000 is a high definition scanner for the documentation of communities, historical architecture and archaeology. Uses include the collection of 3D point cloud data for historical structures documentation such as the Statue of Liberty and high definition documentation of archaeological sites such as Mesa Verde National Park.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Trimble survey grade GPS is for site and structure documentation. Uses include positioning data set for inclusion into Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and surveying of architectural and archaeological sites.

Optical Survey Total Station

This Leica survey instrument is for the documentation of architecture and communities. Uses include establishing control grids for the documentation of architecture, communities and archaeology.

Creafrom Handheld 3D Scanner

The Creafrom handheld 3D Scanner is a portable, high resolution (sub-millimeter) scanner. Uses include 3D scanning of existing objects, 3D archiving, complex shape acquisition, measurements archiving, digital models and mock-ups and rapid prototyping.

FLIR Infrared Camera

The FLIR Infrared Camera captures images in the infrared spectrum allowing the user to detect the difference in temperature between an area and its surroundings. The FLIR infrared camera is an excellent, non-contact, tool for Building Diagnostics, Energy Audits, Moisture Detection, and Restoration & Remediation.

Computing Resources

Virtual Reality Projection System

Computing and stereo projection system for the simulation of virtual environments. Uses include archaeology interpretation, design visualization and behavioral research (wayfinding).

Render Farm

Over 30 high-performance computers networked together to produce high resolution renderings of complex scenes for animation sequences. Uses include design visualization and virtual interpretation of historical architecture and archaeology.

Additional Resources

The ARDC provides other support equipment and instruments such as large format camera, high resolution digital cameras, digital video cameras, large format printing, large format document scanning, and digital video editing.