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3D scanning

3D scanning is the process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance (e.g. color). The collected data can then be used to construct digital 3D models.

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3D scanning

Nodes173
Edges172
Triples76
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.011561
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3D scanning

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related to Medical CAD/CAM · 11
3D scanning → CAD, CAD/CAM, CAM, CNC, Crown, Inlay, It, Many, Onlay, The, Veneer
related to Cultural heritage · 9
3D scanning → Buddhist, CapCam, In, LiDAR, LiDAR-equipped, MeshLab, More, The, There
related to Software · 7
3D scanning → Apple's Object Capture APILeica, LiDAR-based, Notable, Photogrammetry SuiteMeshLab MountainsMap SEM, PhotoModelerSketchUptomviz, Qlone3DF ZephyrCanomaCapCam, Several
related to Virtual/remote tourism · 7
3D scanning → Preparatory Middle School, Scanning, The, This, Vancouver, Virtual Museum, VR
is a · 1
3D scanning → process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance
related to Space experiments · 1
3D scanning → European Space Agency

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3d laser data used model using scanner scanning object scanners models images surface objects also light reconstruction digital scan point

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3D scanningis aprocess of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance0.90text
SIFT or SURFinstance ofare detected in each image and matched across the set using algorithms0.80text
a DSLR with a fixed focal length lens to capture images of objects for 3D reconstructioninstance ofknown as global structure from motion.Close range photogrammetry typically uses a handheld camera0.80text
a building facadeinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
vehiclesinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
sculpturesinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
rocksinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
and shoes.Camera Arrays can be used to generate 3D point clouds or meshes of live objects such as people or pets by synchronizing multiple cameras to photograph a subject from multiple perspectives at the same time for 3D object reconstruction.Wide angle photogrammetry can be used to capture the interior of buildings or enclosed spaces using a wide angle lens camera such as a 360 camera.Aerial photogrammetry uses aerial images acquired by satelliteinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
commercial aircraft or UAV drone to collect images of buildingsinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
structuresinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
terrain for 3D reconstruction into a point cloud or mesh.Acquisition from acquired sensor dataSemi-automatic building extraction from lidar datainstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text
high-resolution images is also a possibilityinstance ofSubjects include smaller objects0.80text

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