3D modelling for the interpretation of watchtowers between capes of San Antonio and la nao (Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

This paper presents the results of the TOVIVA project (Surveillance and Defense Towers of the Valencian Coast, Metadata generation and 3D models for interpretation and effective enhancement, HAR2013-41859-P) concerning the ancient defense towers of a particular area of the Valencian Coast: those between the San Antonio and La Nao capes, in the province of Alicante. The aim is to generate threedimensional models for interpretation and effective enhancement, based on historical, geometric and constructive studies. For this study we have used the most advanced technical resources in the area of graphical representation and we have obtained photo-realistic and interactive 3D models, designed to improve the visibility and self-knowledge of this cultural heritage, typical of the western Mediterranean coastline. © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, London.