3D Visualisation for a Virtual Aviation Museum

Chris Rowland; Kari Hyttinen; John Wood

3D Visualisation for a Virtual Aviation Museum

Chris Rowland, Kari Hyttinen (Contributing member), John Wood

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Abstract

The Maltese archipelago’s geographical position in the Mediterranean Sea was of important strategic significance during WWII. The Siege of Malta from 1940-42 saw the air forces of Germany and Italy combine in a sustained campaign to destroy Malta’s defensive capability, which was led by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
Aircraft wrecks continue to be discovered on the seabed, revealing historic evidence of the extensive losses to both sides during this campaign.
These wrecks represent rare and important examples of our wartime aviation heritage, currently hidden from the gaze of researchers, historians and the general public and accessible only to technical divers with specialist skills and equipment.
This paper will present examples of these wrecks through a range of 3D visualisation techniques and propose a case for establishing an online virtual museum to bring them to a global audience.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 18 Nov 2017
Event	Aviation Archaeology and Heritage 2017 - University of Malta, Valetta, Malta Duration: 16 Nov 2017 → 18 Nov 2017 https://www.um.edu.mt/events/icaah2017

Conference

Conference	Aviation Archaeology and Heritage 2017
Country/Territory	Malta
City	Valetta
Period	16/11/17 → 18/11/17
Internet address	https://www.um.edu.mt/events/icaah2017

Keywords

Aviation
Visualisation
Heritage
3D imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Archaeology

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3D Visualisation for a Virtual Aviation Museum

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