E-RIHS.gr (IPERION-CH.GR) FACILITIES
The E-RIHS.gr (Iperion-CH.gr) branch of HELLAS-CH provides access services, horizontally across the engaged labs, through an architecture of three integrated platforms:
1) MoLab: Mobile instruments for in-situ diagnostics
The MObile LABoratory allows users to access state-of-the-art mobile instrumentation for the study and diagnosis of immovable objects, archaeological sites and historical monuments.
2) FixLab: Access to advanced laboratories in the premises of the partners
The FIXed LABoratory provides access to leading infrastructures for sophisticated scientific investigations on samples or whole objects
3) DigiLab: Digital documentation and management of data related to Heritage Science
The DIGItal LABoratory allows users to exploit advanced databases for the documentation of their research and the handling of their data.
FIXLAB-1 Facility, Laser Conservation
Advanced instruments and methodologies customized for the laser-assisted removal of unwanted layers on CH objects and monuments.
- Unit1: nanosecond and femtosecond UV excimer laser cleaning system,
- Unit2: NIR, Vis, UV laser cleaning system (multi-harmonics QS Nd:YAG [acquired through HELAS CH], Er:YAG, CO2)
MOLAB -1 Facility, Laser Materials Analysis
Portable laser spectroscopic tools for the determination of materials composition and the study of alterations on CH objects and monuments.
- Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) systems (LMNT-II+ mobile LIBS spectrometer, LIBS microscopy workstation),
- TriENA system (Diffuse Reflectance, LED/IF, LIBS hybrid spectrometer),
- Mobile micro-Raman spectrometer (JY Horiba HE-780), Mobile FTIR spectrometer (Alpha, Bruker).
MOLAB -2 Facility, Imaging and Diagnosis
Advanced imaging tools for the study and the diagnosis of CH objects.
- • Hyperspectral imaging camera, Resonon PICA XC2. 400-1000nm, Spec. Resol. 2.9 nm.
- • Short wavelength Infrared (SWIR) camera. SWIR Imaging Systems ACUROS-1280-USB3-002, 1280 x 1024, 400-2000nm.
FIXLAB-2 Facility, Archaeogenomics – Paleogenomics
Ancient DNA analysis of archaeological tissue materials
In the context of investigations of diverse questions in the context of archaeological and paleontological sciences. Important services include:
- Guidelines for ancient biological sample handling,
- Ancient DNA analysis methods and services for the investigation of various questions in the context of archaeological and paleontological sciences.
- Instructions to excavators for handling ancient biological findings and ancient DNA analysis services for the study of issues related to archaeological and paleontological sciences.
A list of relevant equipment (all acquired in the framework of the HELLAS CH preparatory phase) follows:
- Freezer (WHIRLPOOL WA35642NFW)
- Multi-purpose Power Tool (DREMEL FORTOFLE 9100-21)
- Tissue Homogenizer (TISSUELYSER LT) with Fume Extractor
- PCR Cabinet (PCR-1000)
- miniPCR mini8 Thermal Cycler
- Vortex Mixer (MINI ANALOG VXMNAL) with Micro Well Centrifuge (MINISPIN G)
FIXLAB-3, Facility, Satellite Remote Sensing and Cultural Geographic Information Systems
Documentation and mapping of archaeological landscapes across large areas. Monitor landscape evolution, model the erosion and climate impacts on heritage sites. Detection of ancient structures hidden beneath vegetation or soil. Cultural landscape analysis and risk assessment integrating archaeological and environmental attributes with socio-economic models.
MOLAB -3 Facility, Subsurface geophysical mapping and imaging
Integration of Diverse Geophysical Methods
Integration of diverse geophysical methods (Magnetic Gradiometry, Electrical Resistivity, Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic Induction, Seismic Mapping) to correlate the subsurface physical properties with buried structural and geological features, illuminating the hidden cultural and natural environment in terrestrial, coastal, and shallow submerged landscapes.
Relevant Instrumentation
- Magnetics:
- Bartington Fluxgate Gradiometers GRAD 601 (x2). SENSYS MAGNETO MX V3 modular multisensor magnetic system with 16 gradiometer sensors and two moving carts
- SENSYS MX3D UW – Precise underwater tracking Multi Channel-System with 5 waterproof gradiometer sensors
- Ground Penetrating Radar:
- NogginPlus of Sensors & Software with 250 MHz antenna (x2)
- Mala Mini Mira eight channel antenna GPR with 450 MHz
- Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Mapping:
- IRIS Instruments SYSCAL Pro 10 channel
- SWITCH Pro 96, IRIS Instruments SYSCAL Pro – Switch 48
- Multinode cables for terrestrial and shallow aquatic environments
- Lippmann 4point light 10W resistivity meter
- Geoscan RM85 Advanced resistivity meter
- Electromagnetic Induction:
- Geonics EM31 MK2 Ground conductivity meter
- Gf Instruments CMD-Mini Explorer
- Seismic Refraction:
- PASI GEA 24-Channel Seismograph with geophones
- Conductivity Meter:
- YSI Pro 1030 instrument for pH, conductivity and temperature measurements in aquatic environments
- Sonar:
- Ohmex SonarMite ΒΤΧ
- Software:
- Commercial and in-house software for geophysical data processing and interpretation
- Miscellaneous:
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van
- HONWAVE T30 inflatable boat with 9HP diesel engine for shallow aquatic survey
- Buffalo X Super Quad Bike
MOLAB -4 Facility, Photogrammetry and LiDAR mounted on UAV’s
Combination of aerial mobility with high-resolution imaging to produce 3D digital records of sites, landscapes, archaeological excavations, and monuments. Monitor the erosion and microrelief, structural deformations, and the integrity of standing monuments. Map the hidden structures beneath forest canopies and compile high-resolution digital elevation models of the cultural landscapes. Integration of photogrammetry and LiDAR to produce photorealistic and metrically accurate 3D heritage models.
Relevant Instrumentation
- Leica Total Station TC307
- Leica Total Station TS06 plus R500
- Faro Focus 3D X330 Terrestrial Laser Scanner with spherical targets & Faro Scene 7.1.1.8, Kinect Sensor XBOX ONE
- Oculus Rift Development Kit 2
- Mavic 2 Pro UAV with Mavic 2 Pro Camera
- Triumph-1 Javad Geodetic GNSS systems (x4)
- Several digital cameras (RedEdge MX 5, Flir Vue Pro 336, Canon Lens 18-55mm)
FIXLAB -4 Facility, Advanced Modelling and Spatial Analysis Lab
Geoarchaeological Risk Assessment, Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, Site-Specific Natural Hazards Impact Evaluation, Forecasting & early warning wave/currents/coastal hydrodynamics models operating around Crete and transferable to other sites of interest at request, GIS software and remote sensing software
DIGILAB -1 Facility, Services on ontologies and data models
CCI brings together skills in knowledge representation, ontology engineering, knowledge organisation systems, database technology and web technology with expertise in archaeology, museum documentation and management, sites and monuments management, art conservation, archives and libraries, thesaurus and dictionary management and other cultural disciplines.
DIGILAB -2 Facility, Services on advanced information systems for cultural and scientific data
DIGILAB -3 Facility, Services on Terminology Information System
DIGILAB -4 Facility, Semantic interoperability, information integration and integrated access
FIXLAB-5 Facility, Laser Materials Analysis: Advanced workstation for materials analysis
- XPS
- Profilometer
- SEM
- AFM
- XRD
- DSC
- DMA
- TGA
- Micro-tensile tester
- N2 physisorption (BET, BJH)
- Hg-Porosimetry
- Raman spectroscopy
- ATR-FTIR
FIXLAB-6 Methods for artwork remedial and preventive conservation based on novel nanomaterials.
CVD graphene – CVD graphene and other two-dimensional materials on liquid metals, as protective membranes for paintings, documents, paper and metal substrates.
MOLAB-6 Facility, Spectroscopic material characterisation
Remote Raman system
