How 3D models (photogrammetry) of rock art can improve recording veracity: a case study from Kakadu National Park, Australia

A digital inventory derived from Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry of rock art at the Blue Paintings site in Kakadu National Park, Australia, was found to be slightly less comprehensive than traditional field recordings but did not significantly impact interpretation. The study compared two field inventories with a digitally-derived one and ground-truthed the results, revealing that while some unidentified lines and blotches were missed by the digital method, human interpretation remained a key factor in inventory accuracy regardless of the recording approach.

Jalandoni, A., & May, S. K. (2020). How 3D models (photogrammetry) of rock art can improve recording veracity: a case study from Kakadu National Park, Australia. Australian Archaeology, 86(2), 137–146. https://doi.org/10.1080/03122417.2020.1769005