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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF POINT CLOUDS ACQUIRED FROM A TLS SURVEY AND A 3D VIRTUAL TOUR FOR HBIM DEVELOPMENT

Publicated to:International Archives Of The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing And Spatial Information Sciences - Isprs Archives. 48 (M-2-2023): 959-968 - 2023-01-01 48(M-2-2023), DOI: 10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-2-2023-959-2023

Authors: Liu, J; Willkens, D; Lopez, C; Cortes-Meseguer, L; Garcia-Valldecabres, J L; Escudero, P A; Alathamneh, Shadi

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Auburn Univ, McWhorter Sch Bldg Sci - Author
Georgia Inst Technol, Sch Architecture - Author
Univ Politecn Valencia, Higher Tech Sch Bldg Engn - Author
Univ Politecn Valencia, Res Ctr PEGASO - Author

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative analysis of point clouds acquired from a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) survey and a 3D virtual tour using Matterport technology for heritage building information modeling (HBIM) development. The study uses the Cloister of the Royal College of Corpus Christi Seminary, an important cultural heritage site in Valencia, Spain, as a case study. The point clouds from the TLS survey and Matterport scans were compared both quantitively in Cloud Compare software and visually to assess their accuracy and quality. The Matterport point cloud data was found to be slightly lower in quality and accuracy compared to the TLS data, but still sufficient for developing some low-tolerance geometry in the HBIM model. The study shows that Matterport point cloud data has potential to supplement TLS scans, particularly in areas missed during the TLS survey due to range limitations. Matterport technology is accessible, affordable, and easy to use, making it a feasible option for heritage sites with limited resources. Moreover, Matterport technology captures high-quality visual data, including color and texture, providing a detailed representation of the heritage site. Thus, Matterport technology can be a valuable contribution to cultural heritage documentation and preservation, particularly for sites requiring a quick and efficient surveying process. The findings of this research offer insights into the relative advantages and limitations of these two reality capture techniques for cultural heritage documentation and preservation, and could potentially inform decisionmaking processes for future heritage preservation projects.

Keywords

Building information modellingCultural heritageCultural heritagesDecision makingHbimHeritage building information modelingHeritage buildingsHeritage sitesHistoric preservationLaserLaser applicationsPhotogrammetryPoint cloudPoint-cloudsReality captureSeebeck effectSurveying instrumentsTerrestrial laser scannersTerrestrial laser scanningTexturesTlsVirtual tour

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal International Archives Of The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing And Spatial Information Sciences - Isprs Archives, Q3 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Geography, Planning and Development, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 7.02, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-07, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 9
  • Scopus: 7

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From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-07:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 48 (PlumX).

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    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: United States of America.