You Do Not Know Until It is Not Useable: Metadata and Paradata Management for Photogrammetry Preservation and Archiving

Photogrammetry has greatly improved the recording, preservation, and accessibility of cultural heritage in archaeology and scientific research. The increased use of 3D modeling in heritage projects brings about significant challenges, especially in terms of data management. In this context, the challenges involve ensuring that digital models are reliable, traceable, and usable. Often, these concerns are disregarded until they impede access or reuse, affecting the long-term preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage data.