Comparison of Digital Technologies Deployed in the Preservation of Selected Cultural Heritage: Analysis of Accuracy, Quality and Effectiveness

The protection of cultural heritage plays a key role in preserving historical values, making available to the public and promoting sustainability. Modern digital technologies, such as laser scanning and photogrammetry, provide accurate tools for documenting monuments and creating accurate digital duplicates. This article focuses on the comparative analysis of these technologies deployed in the protection of selected cultural heritage, with emphasis on data quality, accuracy and timeliness. The ability of these methods to meet the expectations of monument documentation experts shall be analysed by assessing the density of point clouds, the fidelity of textures and processing procedures. The article also makes recommendations with a view to optimising accuracy and efficiency. The results shall be supported by visual analyses using available tools that will demonstrate the differences in the density and quality of the data obtained and highlight their practical usefulness in protecting and restoring cultural heritage.