E'97: A Computerized Catalog of Flagstaff Pedestals in Venice, Italy

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See the PowerPoint (right-click and Save As...).

Summary
- Early project involving Venetian public art
- Aimed to gather information about flagstaff pedestals
- Produced computerized catalog with GUI
- Recommended restoration cycle
- Explored reintroduction methods
- City of Venice interested in using flagstaffs
- Cultural festivals, celebrations
- First to do work with flagstaff pedestals in Venice
- Well-written report

Team
Kimberly M. James: CS ‘98
Michael C. Malchiodi: ME ‘98
Jonathan M. Reynolds: EE ‘98

Sponsor
Founded by Professor Fabio Carrera in 1988, the Venice Project Center @ WPI is an academic initiative designed to allow undergraduate engineering students to study abroad, to apply skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems, to further develop these skills, and to provide valuable assistance to a city endangered by environmental, socio-economic and man-made factors.