3D mapping of the Roussanou Monastery, Meteora

Title: 3D mapping Roussanou Monastery, Meteora Trikala Greece

Description:  The abbey of Roussanou in Meteora, perfecture of Trikala is a protected monument of UNESCO world heritage since 1988. The aim of the surveying of the Roussanou monastery , was a remote assemply of colored 3D point cloud, which derived from Laser scanner’s measurements.

The methodology included data collection, by taking measurements(four point clouds) with Laser Scanner Optech ILRIS. The procedure followed the point cloud alignment, color matching and modeling. Software that used during the procedure, had several limitations to complete the process.

The final result was a colored 3D model of the Abbey and the rock beneath it with accuracy 1.5cm.