Specifications

 The Metric Survey Specification for English Heritage document is the specification used by English Heritage for the procurement of metric survey, where the definition of metric survey used is the acquisition and presentation of base data by a repeatable method within a known precision.

A hard copy of this document can be purchased from our online shop www.english-heritage.org.uk/shop

Alternatively you can download a free pdf version below:

Metric Survey Specification for English Heritage (pdf, 6MB)

Another document available for download from this page is the Addendum to the Metric Survey Specification for English Heritage - the collection and archiving of point cloud data obtained by terrestrial laser scanning or other methods. Produced for English Heritage by: The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, October 2003.

The purpose of this document is, in light of recent developments in metric survey, to provide information to clients and contractors on the use of terrestrial laser scanning in the survey of cultural heritage for English Heritage.

This user guide is intended to provide information on the recommended use of terrestrial laser scanners for the provision of point clouds for the use in architectural and archaeological applications. It is not intended to provide a beginners guide to laser scanning and assumes some previous knowledge about the technique. It should be used in conjunction with the Metric Survey Specification for English Heritage.

Laser Scanning Addendum to the Metric Survey Specification, Part 1
(pdf, 2.89MB)
Laser Scanning Addendum to the Metric Survey Specification, Part 2
(pdf, 1.76MB)
Laser Scanning Addendum - apposing RICS (pdf, 2.99MB)

For queries and comment on the addendum, please contact:
Mr Paul Bryan
Metric Survey, English Heritage
Tanner Row, York
Email: paul.bryan@english-heritage.org.uk

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