Cahal Pech: Recreating Ruins with Structure from Motion Mapping

by Makaela Bigley

Through the use of 3D modeling, structure from motion mapping, and virtual reality, the ChoroPhronesis lab is making archeological sites available to the classroom. Cahal Pech, a Mayan ruin in Belize, is the test site for using structure from motion mapping to create models of the ruins that can be placed into a virtual reality platform and be used as an educational tool.

Major: 
Architectural Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts)
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Alexander Klippel, Professor
Poster Number: 
140

Award Winner

Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts) - First Place