Cultural Heritage Documentation and Integrated Geomatics Techniques in an Educational Context: Case Bois-Du-Luc (Belgium)

A collaborative project between the Walloon government and Ghent University has successfully integrated geomatics techniques into educational contexts, focusing on the UNESCO World Heritage site Bois-du-Luc in Belgium. This initiative leveraged high-resolution aerial imagery and topographical surveys to create detailed 3D models and maps of the historic mining site, dating back to 1838–1923. The project not only preserved cultural heritage but also provided students with hands-on training in photogrammetry and land surveying, bridging academic learning with real-world applications. The results demonstrate the potential for such collaborations to enhance both educational outcomes and the preservation of significant industrial landscapes.

Stal, C., Goossens, R., Carlier, L., Debie, J., Haoudy, K., Nuttens, T., & De Wulf, A. (2013). CULTURAL HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION AND INTEGRATED GEOMATICS TECHNIQUES IN AN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT: CASE BOIS-DU-LUC (BELGIUM). The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XL-5/W2, 611–615. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-5-w2-611-2013