Formal analyses

The forms of analysis possible by moving through virtual spaces are complemented by a range of formal quantitative analysis. Conventionally these are 2 or 2.5 dimensional. We have developed a number of methods to produce formal analyses in fully three-dimensional spaces, providing metrics equating to relative visibility, prominence and enclosure.

Computational representations of archaeological objects and spaces have enabled us to undertake a wide range of formal analytical approaches to the past. These include:

  • Work by Constantinos Papadopoulos (PhD) on lighting analyses of a range of Minoan sites
  • Simulation of light and other factors at the Basilica Portuense (Vito Porcelli)
  • Ongoing work exploring potentials of structural analysis tools for simulation by Constantinos Papadopoulos (PhD) and James Miles (PhD), in part through our involvement in the AHRC PARNASSUS project.
  • 3d Agent, 2d agent, visibility graph and space syntax work at Portus

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I am interested in all aspects of interdisciplinary research practice, with a particular emphasis on interactions between cultural heritage and computation. I co-direct the Portus Project.

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