Mapping with light

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Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) can be used measure distance and generate 3-D digital maps as demonstrated by the survey of the steamboat Evelyn. LIDAR can be used in tandem with conventional digital photos and AutoCAD to create even more realistic images.

author: Koppel, Tom
United States

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Attention, shoppers: plans for a Greek supermarket lead to the discovery of ancient agora

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The ancient agora found at Voula, Greece is the only known marketplace of a deme that was found outside Athens, Greece. Pottery and ancient coin s found in the site add to the knowledge of everyday life during the Greek c lassical period.

author: Lobell, Jarrett A.
Facilities & equipment, Economic aspects, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Discovery and exploration, Architecture, Ancient, Ancient architecture, Athens, Greece, Marketplaces, Classical Greek period, 480-404 BC

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The Antikythera mystery

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The use of new imaging technology to study the Antikythera mechanism of a bronze geared device is discussed. The device is an ancient mechanical analog computer.

author: Lobell, Jarrett A.
Science & research, Research, History, Analog computers

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subjects list: Usage, Technology application, Archaeology, Imaging systems, Imaging technology, Imaging systems in archaeology, Greece
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