Unit 12 Test 2

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The initial test model can be accessed directly from this link. Further details about this experiment are available on this webpage. The second test aimed to determine whether photogrammetry could potentially replace hand-drawn maps in terrestrial archaeology. To enhance Photoscan's ability to align pictures, I inserted photo board symbols into the walls of the unit. Although Test 1 exceeded my expectations and performed significantly better than anticipated, any potential difference is relatively minor if it exists at all. The unit proved to be much deeper than initially thought, providing valuable insights for future endeavors. To achieve this next time around, the following requirements would need to be met: a tent that can function as a light tent due to its transparent nature; a camera equipped with remote functionality; and a bicycle camera mount paired with PVC to simplify the photographing process. A total of 392 photos were taken during the test, out of which 46 were deemed unsuitable for processing (removed). The remaining 346 images were successfully processed, while only two failed to align properly. I would like to extend special thanks to the Florida State University's 2016 field school for generously providing access to the unit used in this experiment.