Accelerating the Generation of Three-Dimensional Urban Models from Historical Maps — NSF Award to OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (OH,
This project develops artificial intelligence and spatial modeling methods for the extraction of architectural and geospatial data from historical records. In particular, the project automates the process of extracting data from maps of over 10,000 American municipalities that were made by The Sanborn Map Company durin
| Award title | Accelerating the Generation of Three-Dimensional Urban Models from Historical Maps |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2521796 |
| Awardee | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Amount obligated | $450,819 |
| Principal investigator | Harvey Miller |
| Program | Human-Envi & Geographical Scis |
| Start date | 10/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project develops artificial intelligence and spatial modeling methods for the extraction of architectural and geospatial data from historical records. In particular, the project automates the process of extracting data from maps of over 10,000 American municipalities that were made by The Sanborn Map Company during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for fire insurance companies to assess potential liability. These historical maps have value for urban and regional planning, but the use o |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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