POLITECNICO DI MILANO
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ABC DEPARTMENT
3D Survey Group
Geomatics, 3D Documentation
and Spatial Information
We investigate methods and technologies
for measuring, reconstructing and
understanding architecture, cultural
heritage, and the built and natural
environment.
DIGITAL ANALYSIS
ABOUT THE GROUP
Measured evidence.
Useful information.
The 3D Survey Group is part of ABCLab at
the Department of Architecture, Built
Environment and Construction Engineering,
Politecnico di Milano. Our research spans
scales from objects and monuments to
archaeological sites, landscapes and
territorial systems.
We connect precise field measurement,
multi-sensor 3D acquisition and data
processing with spatial analysis,
modelling and collaborative
information systems.
RESEARCH EXPERTISE
Methods & Technologies
From reliable spatial measurements
to knowledge that can be analysed,
managed and shared.
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Surveying & 3D Data Acquisition
Field measurement, precision control
and integrated spatial data capture.
Topographic & GNSS Surveying
Control networks, GNSS and total
station measurement, georeferencing,
precision surveying and monitoring.
Laser Scanning & Mobile Mapping
Terrestrial laser scanning,
LiDAR and mobile mapping systems
for complex built and natural
environments.
Photogrammetry & UAV Surveying
Terrestrial and aerial imagery,
metric reconstruction, orthophotos
and image-based mapping.
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3D Data Processing &
Information Management
From multi-source observations
to spatial understanding and
accessible records.
Point Cloud Processing & AI
Registration, filtering,
reconstruction, semantic
segmentation and AI-assisted
classification.
BIM, HBIM & 3D GIS
Reality-based modelling,
spatial databases and
information-rich systems
for analysis and management.
Digital Platforms & Visualisation
Web 3D, collaborative environments,
interactive visualisation and
access to research datasets.
RESEARCH IN PRACTICE
Selected Research
Methods applied to architectural
heritage, surveying systems
and environmental research.
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
Milan Cathedral
Long-term 3D surveying,
photogrammetry, laser scanning
and digital information systems
supporting the documentation
and conservation of a
complex monument.
INSTRUMENTATION & 3D RECONSTRUCTION
ATOM-ANT3D
Portable multi-camera acquisition
and three-dimensional reconstruction
for confined and complex spaces.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
MAPFOR
Multi-source geomatics and spatial
analysis supporting peri-urban
forest monitoring, risk assessment
and resilience.
FROM THE GROUP
News & Activities