Marine archaeology, also known as maritime or nautical archaeology, is the study of human interaction with the sea, lakes, and rivers through the examination of submerged sites and artefacts. It focuses on understanding past cultures and human activities related to the maritime world, including shipwrecks, submerged cities, and other underwater archaeological remains.
Photogrammetry is a valuable technique in marine archaeology, allowing archaeologists to create detailed 3D models of underwater sites and artefacts without physical excavation or disturbance. It involves capturing overlapping images of a site using cameras on ROVs or divers, which are then processed to create a 3D representation. This method provides a non-destructive way to record and analyse underwater cultural heritage, enabling researchers to study sites and artefacts in great detail.
Photogrammetry can be performed using one or more cameras mounted into submersible system containers. The main systems available today are single, stereo or multi-camera setups.
