The Digital Statue of Liberty:   A Three-Dimensional Documentation

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.

Research Problem:

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. 

•  Complete digital record of the monument in the form of a data point cloud to an accuracy of 1/4 inch.

•  Interactive 3-D model with an accuracy of 1/4 inch.

•  Complete architectural drawing record of the Statue of Liberty, Pedestal and Fort (Visitor's Center), including plans, vertical sections, elevations, and details.