The College of Architecture at Texas Tech University in
cooperation with Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American
Engineering Record (HAER), Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) and the
National Park Service (NPS) is documenting the Statue of Liberty for the
purpose of historic documentation, maintenance and operation of the Statue.The use of 3D digital scanner
technology can be used for the historical documentation of historically
significant structure of non-uniform geometry and monumental scale.
Goals for the Documentation of the
Statue of Liberty, Pedestal and Fort (Visitor's Center) at Liberty
Island. 1. Complete digital record of the
monument in the form of a data point cloud to an accuracy of 1/4 inch. 2. Interactive 3-D model with an
accuracy of 1/4 inch. 3. Complete
architectural drawing record of the Statue of Liberty, Pedestal and Fort
(Visitor's Center), including plans, vertical sections, elevations, and
details.