The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
ArcheOS Free/Libre and Open Source Software in Archaeology
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
4 Freedoms FSF ...to run the program for any purpose ...to study how the program works ...to redistribute copies ...to modify the source code
...in anthropology
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Main Benefits
...to modify our tools according to our needs ...to spare from the equipment budget and invest in human resources
...in anthropology
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Furthermore
Free/open philosophy applied to anthropology (and science in general) leads to a free sharing of data and research results
...in anthropology
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Anthropology evolution
✔ Field documentation ✔ Osteometric measurements ✔ Data management and analysis ✔ Data sharing
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Problems: 1. Time expensive 2. Low topographic and anatomical precision 3. High qualitative differencies between professional and non professional works 4. Overidealization of the subject
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Problems: 5. Too few informatios 6. Simplification of a 3D reality in a 2D support (paper)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Benefits: 1. Direct observation
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Some examples: Low topographic and anatomical precision
Necropolis of Monte Gaspa (Italy) Licence Public Domain
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Some examples: Sufficient topographical and anatomical precision S. Vincenzo al Volturno (Italy)
Too few space for other information
Licence © 2001/11 Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa Napoli
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Some examples: Overidealization of the subject
Necropolis of ElAmarah, Abydos (Egypt) Licence Public Domain
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Traditional handmade documentation Some examples: High topographic and anatomical precision No other informations
from “Roma, città del Lazio” (S. Rizzo, 2002) Licence © 2002/12 De Luca Editori d'Arte
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Benefits: 1. Fast 2. High topographic and anatomical precision 3. Quality standardization between professional and non professional work 4. No subject idealization
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Benefits: 5. Geolocalization 6. Possibility to store additional informations in the database 7. Direct observation
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Problems: 1. Simplification of a 3D reality in a 2D support (monitor)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Some examples: Fast Quality standardization between professional and non professional work Brez, fondo Ruffini (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2006) Scientific Direction Dott. Lorenza Endrizzi (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Some examples: No subject idealization
Brez, fondo Ruffini (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2006) Scientific Direction Dott. Lorenza Endrizzi (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Some examples: High topographic and anatomical precision
Montescudaio, S. Lucia (PI Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2009) Scientific Direction Dott. Emanuela Paribeni (Soprintendenza Archeologica Pisa)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Some examples: Possibility to store additional informations in the database
Ossana, S. Vigilio (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2007) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Photomapping techniques Evolution 2006 Metodo Aramus Benefits: Better raster GIS management More options in resolution/size parameters Pictures equalization Romeno, P.zza Luigi Campi (TN Italy)
Excavation ArcTeam (2007) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Benefits: 1. High topographic and anatomical precision 2. No subject idealization 3. Geolocalization 4. Direct Observation 5. Complete 3D documentation
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Problems: 1. Time expensive
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Some examples: Complete 3D documentation
Storo, S. Andrea (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2010) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Some examples: Georeferencing
Storo, Bastia (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2010) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Some examples: Georeferencing
Storo, Bastia (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2010) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Some examples: 3D modeling
Storo, S. Andrea (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2010) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Sfm/IBM Some examples: Volumetric reconstruction
Storo, S. Andrea (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2010) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Some observations: ✔ Expensive ✔ Difficult to find
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Some observations: ✔ Expensive ✔ Difficult to find ✔ In some case difficult to hand
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Problems: 1. There is no "official" data sheet 2. Data is often disconnected from the rest of the documentation 3. ...
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Test: ✔ SfM/IBM 3D documentation
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Test: ✔ SfM/IBM documentation ✔ High measurement precision
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Test: ✔ SfM/IBM documentation ✔ High measurement precision
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Test: ✔ SfM/IBM documentation ✔ High measurement precision
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Osteometrics measurements Test: ✔ SfM/IBM documentation ✔ High measurement precision
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Data management and analysis Solutions: 1. Data mangement through database and GIS
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Data management and analysis Solutions: 1. Data mangement through database and GIS
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Data sharing Some examples: Traditional publication
Brez, Fondo Ruffini (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2006) Scientific Direction Dott. Lorenza Endrizzi (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Data sharing Some examples: Webpublication
Ossana, S. Vigilio (TN Italy) Excavation ArcTeam (2007) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
Data sharing Some examples: 3D PDF
Trento, S. Apollinare (TN Italy) Elaboration ArcTeam (2007) Scientific Direction Dott. Nicoletta Pisu (Soprintendenza Archeologica Trento)
Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
The evolution of anthropological research, from a Free and Open Source point of view
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Free/libre software, open data and open knowledge in archaeology
