How Rapa Nui is Documented From a Distance
The digital tools being used remotely to combat climate change
Rapa Nui Infographic
Many of the important archaeological sites on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) are found along the coast. But as sea levels rise, they become more and more threatened by erosion.
Local of Rapa Nui Taking Photographs of a Moai (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
Local experts are turning to 3D technology to help them understand the condition they’re in and prepare for the future.
A Drone Flying Over Hanga Tetenga in Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
These technologies can document the structures remotely so the sensitive archaeology isn’t disturbed.
Showing LiDAR to a Rapa Nui Local (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
Laser scanning is one of the tools that islanders are using to create high resolution 3D models of the sites from a safe distance.
Surveying Rock Art in Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
The laser scanner data is combined with thousands of images that accurately document the colors and textures of the sites, including caves with rock art.
Rapa Nui point cloudsCyArk
The resulting information is a powerful tool that allows site managers to better protect and manage the many sites under their care.
Moai dispersed along coastal Rapa Nui by CyArkCyArk
This helps locals ensure these sites are around for future generations.
