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Appraisal and preservation of 3D modelling data

Added by Rebecca Short · last edited by Rebecca Short · on Jul 04, 2013 (view change)

Detailed description

More information is needed about various file formats - what they are, whether they are propriety, whether they have long term preservation issues - in order to make a decision from a collection of data about what is important to keep. This information would also inform how we request data such as this to be provided by vendors to our organisations in the future. It enables us to ensure data is being produced that is sustainable.

Issue champion

Anna Henry Rebecca Short

Other interested parties
None

Possible Solution approaches

Research and guidance available?

Who else is creating this type of data?

Context

Both datasets have been created out of a conservation/preservation need. They have also both been created by third parties.

Lessons Learned

Standards are important to ensure digital assets are maintained and re-usable.

Datasets

Laser Scanning data of Gabo sculptures

3D Modelling Data for Terracotta Roundels

Information

See roundup presentation here

Archaeological Data Services - "Laser Scanning for Archaeology: A Guide to Good Practice"

NCSA Polyglot: "NCSA Polyglot is a distributed file format conversion service built on top of third party software."