Integration of Heterogeneous Cultural Heritage Data in a Web-based
Information System: A Case Study from Vianden Castle, Luxembourg

Elise Meyer (1) , Pierre Grussenmeyer (1) , Jean-Pierre Perrin (1) , Anne Durand (1) , Pierre Drap (2)

1 MAP - Modèles et simulation pour l'architecture, l'urbanisme et le paysage
2 LSIS - Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Information et des Systèmes

The project presented here proposes the first implementation of a Web-based Information System for the conservation,
handling, and use of site data. The case study is the castle of Vianden in Luxembourg, on which considerable archaeological
data have accumulated over the years. There is a recognized need in archaeology for a tool that will allow for fast, effective,
and flexible exploratory analysis of data, especially at spatial and temporal levels. We have developed such an Information
System with maximal portability by using Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL)
for data exchange. Our system consists of several interfaces permitting different types of access to heterogeneous
information. We propose a description of the data in textual interfaces along with images, and dynamic links to this data
through interactive 2D and 3D representations. The 2D images, photos, or vectors are generated in Scalable Vector Graphics
(SVG), while 3D models are generated in X3D

Mots clés: Cultural Heritage

Domaines: Architecture, aménagement de l'espace; Archéologie et Préhistoire

Elise Meyer, Pierre Grussenmeyer, Jean-Pierre Perrin, Anne Durand, Pierre Drap. Integration of Heterogeneous Cultural Heritage Data in a Web-based
Information System: A Case Study from Vianden Castle, Luxembourg. CAA 2006, Apr 2006, United States. pp.1-13. ⟨halshs-00280680⟩