E. Maravelakis, N. Bilalis, I. Mantzorou, A. Konstantaras, A. Antoniadis / International Journal Of Computational Engineering Research / ISSN: 2250–3005 IJCER | Mar-Apr 2012 | Vol. 2 | Issue No.2 |340-347 Page 340 3D modelling of the oldest olive tree of the world Emmanuel Maravelakis* (1) , Nikolaos Bilalis (2) , Irini Mantzorou (3) , Antonios Konstantaras (4) , Aristomenis Antoniadis (5) (1) Assistant Professor, Head of the Design & Manufacturing Laboratory, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Chania, Greece [email protected], corresponding author (2) Professor, Technical University of Crete (3) Research Associate, Technical University of Crete (4) Assistant Professor, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, (5) Associate Professor, Technical University of Crete Abstract The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, known as the oldest olive tree in the World is an important part of our cultural heritage. Branches from this olive tree were used for the wreath bestowed upon the winners in the Olympic Games in Beijing and Athens and the winners of the Classic Marathon in Kalimarmaron Stadium. This ancient tree became an inspiration for sending messages of peace and hope worldwide. The process of developing a geometrically accurate 3D model of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, using modern reverse engineering techniques is described in this paper and its complexity is analysed and compared to other scanned objects. The derived 3D model allows for a twofold employment: a) the creation of a virtual model for internet dissemination activities, and b) the enabling of enhanced possibilities for scientific study and analysis of the tree. Keywords: oldest olive tree, terrestrial laser scanning, 3d tree model, complex tree physiognomy 1. Introduction Our research aimed to examine the potential of reverse engineering technologies for developing a geometrically accurate 3D model of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves and to explore the enhanced new usages provided from the 3D model. Extensive literature and 3d model database review indicates that this is possibly the first application of 3D scanning and layered fabrication of any individual tree, especially with such complex physiognomy. A detailed virtual and physical model is produced allowing for the first time to accurately calculate the tree’s volume and to produce its sections at any various heights enhancing upon conventional measuring techniques and mathematical applications in volume measuring [1,2]. In order to assess the complexity of the tree’s physiognomy, quantitative geometry-driven complexity criteria have been incorporated, and the results are compared against various 3D scanned objects. The archaeological importance of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, known as the oldest olive tree of the world [3,4] gives added value to the virtual 3d model created, since it can be used in two ways: for the creation of a realistic virtual model for internet dissemination activities, and to enable enhanced possibilities for scientific study and analysis of the ancient tree. Further-more, since this is the first published 3D tree model these novel results can used as a benchmark to future similar studies. 1.1. The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves Within the settlement of AnoVouves, a small village in the island of Crete in Greece, there is an ancient olive tree, which, with the 603/1997 decision of the General Secretary of the Cretan District, has been declared a preserved monument of nature named as the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves (figure 1). The aforementioned characterization of the olive tree arose because it exhibits "a particular aesthetic, ecological and historical interest”. The vascular tree layout does not form a discrete straight line, as is usually the case with most trees, instead it appears in a form of helical bundles, a distinctive characteristic of untamed olive trees. Thus a sculptural sensation is being imparted in the trees’ bole speculated to reminiscent sculptures of the great sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michael Angelo. The tree's age cannot be determined with great precision, since it is not possible to apply the radioisotopes method, since, because of the tree’s very old age, there is no remaining material left from the original core of the trees’ bole. There is, though, a less accurate approach that is being performed, based upon comparative data of the size and the perimeter of the bole, which are directly related with a trees age, further supported by several other secondary elements for age verification. Greek and foreign literature reviews indicate that there is no mention of an olive tree with such a large perimeter. The existence of the tree in AnoVouves could be possibly associated with another discovery by the Classical Antiquities Ministry of two cemeteries aging back to the Geometric era, around 700 BC , which are in close proximity with it. Archaeological analysis showed that olive growing first became widespread in the Aegean in the Early Bronze Age [5,6] . According to Wikipedia [3] and the Mother Nature Network [4] the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, is the oldest olive tree in the world and has an age between 2000 and 4000 years old. Furthermore the information spread from generation to generation and throughout the ages and has been preserved till nowadays, now spoken by us, regarding the legacy of the oldest olive tree known, is by itself another valuable element in support of its extremely old age. The reputation of the
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E. Maravelakis, N. Bilalis, I. Mantzorou, A. Konstantaras, A. Antoniadis / International Journal Of Computational Engineering Research / ISSN: 2250–3005
(1) Assistant Professor, Head of the Design & Manufacturing Laboratory, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Chania, Greece
[email protected], corresponding author (2) Professor, Technical University of Crete
(3) Research Associate, Technical University of Crete (4) Assistant Professor, Technological Educational Institute of Crete,
(5) Associate Professor, Technical University of Crete
Abstract The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, known as the oldest olive tree in the World is an important part of our cultural heritage. Branches from this olive tree were used for the wreath bestowed upon the winners in the Olympic Games in Beijing and Athens and the winners of the Classic Marathon in Kalimarmaron Stadium. This ancient tree became an inspiration for sending messages of peace and hope worldwide. The process of developing a geometrically accurate 3D model of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, using modern reverse engineering techniques is described in this paper and its complexity is analysed and compared to other scanned objects. The derived 3D model allows for a twofold employment: a) the creation of a virtual model for internet dissemination activities, and b) the enabling of enhanced possibilities for scientific study and analysis of the tree. Keywords: oldest olive tree, terrestrial laser scanning, 3d tree model, complex tree physiognomy
1. Introduction Our research aimed to examine the potential of reverse engineering technologies for developing a geometrically accurate 3D model of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves and to explore the enhanced new usages provided from the 3D model. Extensive literature and 3d model database review indicates that this is possibly the first application of 3D scanning and layered fabrication of any individual tree, especially with such complex physiognomy. A detailed virtual and physical model is produced allowing for the first time to accurately calculate the tree’s volume and to produce its sections at any various heights enhancing upon conventional measuring techniques and mathematical applications in volume measuring [1,2]. In order to assess the complexity of the tree’s physiognomy, quantitative geometry-driven complexity criteria have been incorporated, and the results are compared against various 3D scanned objects. The archaeological importance of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, known as the oldest olive tree of the world [3,4] gives added value to the virtual 3d model created, since it can be used in two ways: for the creation of a realistic virtual model for internet dissemination activities, and to enable enhanced possibilities for scientific study and analysis of the ancient tree. Further-more, since this is the first published 3D tree model these novel results can used as a benchmark to future similar studies. 1.1. The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves Within the settlement of AnoVouves, a small village in the island of Crete in Greece, there is an ancient olive tree, which, with the 603/1997 decision of the General Secretary of the Cretan District, has been declared a preserved monument of nature named as the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves (figure 1). The aforementioned characterization of the olive tree arose because it exhibits "a particular aesthetic, ecological and historical interest”. The vascular tree layout does not form a discrete straight line, as is usually the case with most trees, instead it appears in a form of helical bundles, a distinctive characteristic of untamed olive trees. Thus a sculptural sensation is being imparted in the trees’ bole speculated to reminiscent sculptures of the great sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michael Angelo. The tree's age cannot be determined with great precision, since it is not possible to apply the radioisotopes method, since, because of the tree’s very old age, there is no remaining material left from the original core of the trees’ bole. There is, though, a less accurate approach that is being performed, based upon comparative data of the size and the perimeter of the bole, which are directly related with a trees age, further supported by several other secondary elements for age verification. Greek and foreign literature reviews indicate that there is no mention of an olive tree with such a large perimeter. The existence of the tree in AnoVouves could be possibly associated with another discovery by the Classical Antiquities Ministry of two cemeteries aging back to the Geometric era, around 700BC, which are in close proximity with it. Archaeological analysis showed that olive growing first became widespread in the Aegean in the Early Bronze Age [5,6] . According to Wikipedia [3] and the Mother Nature Network [4] the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, is the oldest olive tree in the world and has an age between 2000 and 4000 years old. Furthermore the information spread from generation to generation and throughout the ages and has been preserved till nowadays, now spoken by us, regarding the legacy of the oldest olive tree known, is by itself another valuable element in support of its extremely old age. The reputation of the
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5. Acknowledgements This work has been funded within the framework of the Regional Operational Programme of Crete. The authors would like also to thank the mayor PolichronisPolychronidis, the head of the Olive Museum of Vouves Mrs Katerina Karapataki and the museologist Myrto Kontomitaki for their valuable support.
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