Research and Innovation Knowledge Centre for Engineering in Heritage - CONNECTING

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of infrastructure: Research and Innovation Knowledge Centre for Engineering in Heritage - CONNECTING

Hosting Entity

Cyprus University of Technology

Scientific Domain: Data Archives, Data Repositories and Collections

Description and purpose of the Research Infrastructure

The “Research and Innovation Knowledge Centre for Engineering in Heritage” project, in short CONNECTING, is built around the vision of the “Strategic Infrastructures” research call, towards the creation of a knowledge centre, equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and platforms, like vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones, RGB, multi- and hyperspectral cameras, LiDAR system, terrestrial laser scanner, soil moisture, ultrasonic, inclinometers, wireless strain sensors and multibeam echosounder, that can promote research excellence about the detection, monitoring, documentation and analysis of cultural heritage sites and monuments, both in land as well as underwater.

The knowledge centre visions to become a reference research node for the four partners and six supporters (providing Letter of Support, LoS) of the project, bringing together geomatics, civil engineers, ICT experts, archaeologists, and heritage managers. This multidisciplinary approach is essential to group together the necessary expertise able to select the most appropriate methods, techniques, and tools for supporting heritage science, management, and preservation, interpret the outcomes from state-of the-art equipment and provide solutions to problems and needs of the cultural heritage sector. The project will deliver evidence for the use and re-use of its equipment, results, services and products, through the design and development of a cloud Data Centre.

USEFUL FIGURES

17

Personnel

70.6%

Male

29.4%

Female

4

Publications

ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE

Academia
Industry
Public

CONTACT INFO

City: Limassol

Website: https://connecting-infra.eu/

INFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTATION OPERATING IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE

DJI Matrice 350 RTK Drone

Name: DJI Matrice 350 RTK Drone
Description: Advanced multi-rotor drone equipped with RTK GNSS for high-precision surveying, mapping, and inspections
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for high-precision aerial surveys, 3D mapping, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspections

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

DJI Zenmuse P1 Camera

Name: DJI Zenmuse P1 Camera
Description: Aerial photogrammetry camera with full-frame sensor for mapping and surveying
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used with RTK drones for high-resolution orthophotos and 3D models

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

CHCNAV SLAM Handheld Laser Scanner RS10

Name: CHCNAV SLAM Handheld Laser Scanner RS10
Description: Handheld LiDAR scanner for indoor/outdoor 3D mapping using SLAM technology
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for rapid 3D scanning of complex environments

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

CHCNAV CoPre Intelligent Processing Software (RS10)

Name: CHCNAV CoPre Intelligent Processing Software (RS10)
Description: Data processing software for CHCNAV SLAM scanners
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Processes and visualizes 3D point cloud data

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

HAIP BlackBird V2

Name: HAIP BlackBird V2
Description: Ultra-high resolution hyperspectral imaging system for UAV platforms.
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for vegetation analysis, cultural heritage monitoring, and precision agriculture.

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Custom High-Performance PC – SHADOW BASE 800DX

Name: Custom High-Performance PC – SHADOW BASE 800DX
Description: Custom PC with advanced GPU and CPU for GIS, photogrammetry, and 3D rendering
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Supports processing of large geospatial datasets and models

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation PC (Intel i9 Model)

Name: HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation PC (Intel i9 Model)
Description: High-performance workstation for geospatial and scientific computing
Units: 2
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Handles demanding GIS and remote sensing applications

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation PC (Intel i7 Model)

Name: HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation PC (Intel i7 Model)
Description: Versatile workstation for general geospatial processing and research
Units: 6
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Supports routine GIS, remote sensing, and data visualization tasks

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

DELL G15 5530 Performance Laptop

Name: DELL G15 5530 Performance Laptop
Description: Portable laptop with strong GPU for fieldwork and processing
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used in field missions, drone processing, and visualization

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10 Plus Server – 24LFF

Name: HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10 Plus Server – 24LFF
Description: High-capacity TAA-compliant server for large geospatial data storage and processing
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Hosts databases, remote sensing archives, and cloud-based services

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

ENVI software

Name: ENVI software
Description: Remote sensing image analysis software
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for spectral analysis, classification, and geospatial modeling

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

SARscape software

Name: SARscape software
Description: Software for processing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Supports interferometric analysis, deformation mapping, and surface change detection

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Portable Data Acquisition System (Model 8000)

Name: Portable Data Acquisition System (Model 8000)
Description: Mobile platform for acquiring environmental and structural data in the field
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Collects multi-sensor data in various testing scenarios

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Single Axis Inclinometer

Name: Single Axis Inclinometer
Description: Instrument for measuring angular tilt in one axis
Units: 3
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used in structural health monitoring and geotechnical investigations

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Dual Axis Inclinometer

Name: Dual Axis Inclinometer
Description: Instrument for measuring tilt in two orthogonal axes
Units: 3
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Provides accurate angular displacement readings in monitoring systems

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers

Name: Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers
Description: Devices that log environmental temperature and humidity over time
Units: 4
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used in climate monitoring, heritage protection, and indoor air quality assessment

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

WiFi Air Quality Data Logger

Name: WiFi Air Quality Data Logger
Description: Logger for measuring and transmitting air quality parameters
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Real-time air quality data acquisition and transmission

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Hydrometer with Probes (BL E, B55 L, OT 100 B)

Name: Hydrometer with Probes (BL E, B55 L, OT 100 B)
Description: Instruments for measuring soil or fluid moisture, salinity, and temperature
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for field hydrological studies and irrigation assessments

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Rock Schmidt Hammer

Name: Rock Schmidt Hammer
Description: Non-destructive tool to estimate rock or concrete strength
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used in civil engineering and geotechnical assessments

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Ultrasonic Testing Instrument

Name: Ultrasonic Testing Instrument
Description: Device for measuring material thickness and detecting internal flaws
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Used for non-destructive testing in structural assessments

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Water Penetration Test Kit

Name: Water Penetration Test Kit
Description: Kit for testing the permeability of materials to water
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Assesses water resistance of construction materials

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users

Wireless Strain Sensor Node

Name: Wireless Strain Sensor Node
Description: Wireless node for monitoring structural strain remotely
Units: 6
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Part of wireless sensor networks for real-time strain monitoring

Year: 2024

Funding Source:

National
Own

Available for access
by external users