Open Planets Foundation – A community hub for digital preservation

The popular use of three dimensional models for visually representing information in archaeology, historic buildings, cultural heritage organisations, and academic research has created new challenges for managing and preserving such material. Successful preservation of 3D models depends on a number of parameters, including identification of file formats, specification of technical characteristics and standardisation of metadata models. Furthermore, accurate interpretation of 3D models depends on the persistence of the software used to create, render and display the deriving products.

The two-day symposium on Visualisations and Simulations will provide a forum for participants to review and discuss the latest developments in the field, witness real-life case studies, and engage in networking activities. The symposium will promote discussion of the following key topics:

– Intellectual “Transparency” In 3D Cultural Heritage Models
– The role of Virtual Museums
– Preservation of Mixed Reality Representations of Heritage Sites

To download the brochure visit: http://www.pocos.org/images/pub_material/pocos_leaflet2.pdf

Date: 16 June 2011 – 17 June 2011

Link: http://www.pocos.org/index.php/registration