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October 13, 2024 by HAL
The Trident Missile Tower is an artificial reef located in 160 feet of water near the US/Mexico border. It serves as a popular dive site for technical divers and is often used for training. The author recently completed a photogrammetry model of the tower after facing challenges with underwater currents, moving fish, and swaying metridiums. […]
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September 23, 2024 by HAL
The blog post details the author’s experiments with an Insta360 camera while diving inside the wreck of the HMCS Yukon. They aim to capture 360-degree videos for better visualization and to create photogrammetry models of the wreck. Using different lighting techniques, the author found that pointing lights down and backward yields the best results. The […]
September 10, 2024 by HAL
The UB-88 wreck is deteriorating rapidly. A study comparing 3D models from 2021 and 2024 shows significant erosion. Changes are most noticeable in the outer and inner hull. This increased deterioration suggests a more accelerated degradation process. Future dives into the wreck could be more dangerous due to this condition. Read the full article at […]
August 19, 2024 by HAL
The HMCS Yukon Stern Corridor project focuses on documenting the interior of wrecks, specifically the corridor leading from the engine room to the stern. Photo alignment was a major challenge, as taking pictures around thin bulkheads required careful positioning to achieve a consistent view. By using photogrammetry, the goal was to create a 3D model […]
August 15, 2024 by HAL
The HMCS Yukon engine room study began with dives to create a detailed model. The first dive focused on connecting the engine room to the ship’s exterior, taking 157 photos. The second dive collected an additional 550 photos, totaling 800, to depict the engine room accurately. Techniques like removing the model’s exterior “skin” allowed viewers […]
August 12, 2024 by HAL
This article is the first in a series about exploring the interiors of shipwrecks using techniques like 3D photogrammetry. The Ruby E wreck is used as a case study, but divers are advised against entering due to its deteriorating condition. The author faces challenges in creating a unified model of the wreck’s interior and exterior, […]
June 17, 2024 by HAL
A blogger planned a project to create a photogrammetry model of the New Saturnia dive site in Laguna Beach, exploring the site’s underwater beauty and topography. Read the entire article at wreckedinmyrevo.com
February 2, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
A technical scuba diving blogger, Brett Eldridge, shares the challenges and process of creating a photogrammetry model of the HMCS Yukon wreck. Despite difficulties aligning photos due to changing conditions and seaweed, after 11 dives and 14 months, the model was completed. The blog post details the extensive process, including model creation and key statistics, […]
January 23, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
A scuba diver revisits the A.C.E. wreck to improve a photogrammetry model despite challenging conditions. Detailed preparation, close-up photography, and alignment of about 1,000 images led to a better model with some missing details. The diver plans for future dives to enhance the model further and mentions a hidden detail on the wreck. Read the […]
December 29, 2023 by HAL
The text discusses the author’s top 10 dives of 2023, focusing on wreck diving experiences in different locations like Greece, Antarctica, and California. Key points include diving the HMHS Britannic, photogrammetry models of wrecks, and stats on dives like depth and duration. Read the article
December 20, 2023 by HAL
The author recounts a diving expedition in California, showcasing the exploration of an airplane wreck at 280 feet deep and a disappointing discovery of a large rock structure, highlighting the photogrammetry model built of the airplane wreckage and the lackluster rock findings. Read the article
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