National Park Service and Autodesk Carry Out First Comprehensive Digital Survey to Preserve the USS Arizona and Memorial

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HONOLULU – (BUSINESS WIRE) – In tribute to U.S. military veterans, the National Park Service (NPS) and Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), recently held a press conference to reveal the initial findings from a groundbreaking 30-year survey of the USS Arizona and its memorial. This project has produced detailed 3D models that offer an unprecedented view of this historic site.

Autodesk’s mission to empower people to imagine, design, and create a better world aligns perfectly with this initiative. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the project aims to preserve history while also enhancing public education. The survey is expected to be completed later this year, offering the public a more immersive and in-depth understanding of the USS Arizona, while supporting its long-term preservation efforts.

At the event held on Memorial Day, a 3D-printed model of the USS Arizona was showcased for the first time, revealing details that had never been seen before. Additionally, highly detailed 3D models of a cooking pot and a Coke bottle—both of which had been on the ship’s galley for over 70 years—were displayed. These models captured intricate details, including color and barnacle growth on the cooking pot. The NPS and Autodesk hope to complete a full 3D model of the entire ship by the end of the year.

“This technology brings the legacy of the USS Arizona to life in ways that were previously impossible,” said Paul DePrey, Superintendent of the National Park Service. “The USS Arizona is one of America’s most sacred historical sites. As its guardian, we are committed to sharing its story with future generations. These 3D models allow people to see and touch accurate replicas, which will be a powerful tool in our educational programs.”

Also present at the event was Don Stratton, a 92-year-old survivor of the attack on the USS Arizona and one of only nine remaining survivors. At just 19 years old during the attack, he and six others crossed a burning deck using a rope to reach the USS Vestal. Stratton suffered severe burns across 70% of his body.

When shown the 3D print of the cooking pot, Stratton remarked, “That’s incredible. I don’t know anyone who survived from the galley that day. It was all about survival at the time, and after that, it was hard to go back. Now, when I think about it, it's a bit easier. I believe these 3D artifacts will really resonate with people.”

Stratton’s son, Randy, added, “You can’t replace these artifacts. They represent the beginning and the end of the war, and they show that there’s still life on the Arizona.”

Don concluded, “I hope people remember all the shipmates still aboard the Arizona and those who gave their lives for this country.”

Approximately 900 of the 1,777 crew members who died remain inside the ship, making any work extremely sensitive. To minimize disturbance, the NPS is leading the effort to create a precise 3D digital model using technologies like underwater photogrammetry, LiDAR, high-resolution SONAR, and laser scanning.

“The USS Arizona Memorial is a fragile piece of history,” said Brian Mathews, Vice President at Autodesk. “Reality computing bridges the physical and digital worlds, and we see great potential in helping the NPS and global preservationists capture and share these stories for future generations.”

Several organizations contributed to the survey, including HDR, Sam Hirota, Inc., Oceanic Imaging Consultants, Inc., 3DatDepth, Shark Marine Technologies, Inc., the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Navy Mobile Diving Salvage Unit One.

About World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument

This monument preserves and interprets the history of the Pacific War, including the events at Pearl Harbor, the internment of Japanese Americans, and the battles in the Aleutians. With over 1.7 million visitors annually, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is Hawaii’s top attraction. Learn more at www.nps.gov/valr.

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Autodesk, Inc.
Angela Simoes, 415-547-2388
angela.simoes@autodesk.com
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National Park Service
Laurie LaGrange, 808-375-9335
laurie.lagranged@nps.gov

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