The first-ever full-sized scans of the Titanic shipwreck have been revealed and are expected to open up new avenues for research into one of history’s most famous maritime tragedies.
The scans, completed by a team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), used a combination of sonar, optical imaging, and photogrammetry to create 3D renderings of the wreck. The results were published in a paper in the journal Scientific Reports.
The scans are the most detailed and comprehensive ever made of the wreck, and will help researchers better understand the state of the ship’s remains and the environmental changes that have occurred since its sinking over 100 years ago. The scans are expected to enable more accurate models of the ship’s deterioration, and may allow for more precise predictions about how the wreck will continue to change over time.
The scans are also expected to help researchers better understand how the ship was originally constructed and how it ultimately sank. This could lead to more informed safety regulations for vessels of similar size and construction.
The team’s results are expected to be an important step forward in understanding the Titanic and its place in history, as well as its potential impact on future studies into maritime safety and engineering.