Exploring the application of techniques such as photogrammetry (3D scanning) in the preservation of cultural heritage – particularly textiles, garments and other delicate objects.
The project explores the notion of establishing a national digital archive of scanned 3D artefacts and the associated challenges such as technical workflow, governance structures and intellectual property issues.
The research team conducted a survey of major national museums and collecting institutions to quantify their engagement with digital cultural heritage. The project’s two principal methods of inquiry are an initial twenty-question survey of relevant staff at key national collecting institutions, which will be augmented by a more in-depth semi-structured interview process undertaken with key industry players identified during the survey procedure.

Core features


Who is this project for?
- Research organisations
- Researchers
What does this project enable?
Projects in this area will contribute to determining what vision, governance structure and implementation program is necessary to create an Australian research data commons.
Handy resources
- Final Report [PDF 2MB]
- Presentation [PDF 2MB]