Spica
A lightweight web-based tool for spatial and point cloud visualisation
What is Spica?
Spica is a browser-based tool designed to explore archaeological datasets through spatial visualisation and simple analytical layers.
It was developed primarily for research and teaching contexts, with a focus on transparency, reproducibility, and ease of use.
What problem does it address?
Archaeological datasets often combine spatial coordinates, stratigraphic information, and heterogeneous object categories.
Spica provides a way to visualise and compare these dimensions without requiring specialised GIS software or complex setup.
Main features
- Load CSV-based archaeological datasets
- Visualise point distributions in plan and section
- Explore stratigraphic or categorical subsets
- Overlay simple analytical surfaces (e.g. interpolation)
Download
Spica is distributed as a lightweight standalone web application. No installation is required.
Download the latest stable version here:
Unzip the archive and open index.html in a modern web browser.
The application runs locally in your browser and does not require an internet connection.