Online survey about current use of 3D imaging and its user requirements in cultural heritage institutions

The potential of 3D images is increasingly recognized by heritage professionals for opening up new technological possibilities for digital documentation, analysis and research, exhibition display and education. Yet, currently there is no comprehensive understanding of what constitute 3D image qualities for a digital artefact, from the point of view of a heritage professional. An online survey addressed to the international heritage community gauged information about current adoption of 3D imaging technologies, priorities for 3D image quality and visions of future use. Despite a number of barriers, there is a high interest in 3D imaging technologies across heritage institutions and the museum sector.