Use of Digital Auralised 3D Models of Cultural Heritage Sites for Long-term Preservation.

This paper explores how digital auralised 3D models of cultural heritage sites can be used for long-term preservation. An overview of current digitalisation and auralisation techniques will be given, focusing on the results of a project where three music venues were digitalised through laser-scanning surveys, auralised and made available to visitors as a virtual reality application. Furthermore, case studies which had been conducted during the project will be evaluated, and the importance of preservation uses highlighted. The paper finishes with a conclusion and a future outlook.