Re: Specimen not in collection - usable?

[Ralph Chapman <ralphchapman@earthlink.net>]

This is one of thr reasons why I have been into virtualization. Using laser 
scanners or photogrammetry we can capture very much of what the specimen is and 
even generate, non-destructively, highly-detailed and accurate copies. Won't 
work with every kind of specimen or get internal detail (yet) but it's a great 
start.

Ralph 

-----Original Message-----
>From: Pedro Andrade <dinosauria_pt@yahoo.com>
>Sent: May 16, 2008 9:25 AM
>To: dinosaur@usc.edu
>Subject: Specimen not in collection - usable?
>
>Hi!
>
>Just had this question: imagine a specimen worthy of study is found in the 
>field, but removing it from its location would be impossible given the geology 
>of the place (too risky, too expensive, etc... it's just a thought 
>experiment). Could it still be studied, given it couldn't be taken to a museum 
>collection and given a specimen number? If so, how would someone publish it?
>
>Cheers
>Pedro Andrade
>
>
>
>      


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