all for Papers The ICDH 2016 : 18th International Conference on Digital Heritage is the premier interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Digital Heritage. The conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Digitization Photogrammetry and image-based modeling 3D scanning and digitization Remote sensing and aerial lidar GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) Advanced document scanning Low-cost and gaming 3D input Ultra-high resolutionand HDR photography Terahertz, Infrared, UV and X-ray imaging Advanced sensors research Analysis and Interpretation Historic Document Analysis Remote Sensing Analysis Finite element, structural and other analyses 3D modeling (CAD-based and reality-based Building Information Modeling Virtual Reconstruction Issues Realism and Interpretation in CH 3D, multimedia and GIS repositories, platforms, and info systems Digital Curation Virtual GIS and Mapping tools Emerging technologies Preservation Metadata Handling and Management in Heritage Requirements and policies Trusted digital repositories / OAIS Institutional Repositories Semantic Web in CH Long term storage and persistence Data formats and compression for preservation Visualization and Interaction Immersive and Active/Passive stereodisplays Real + virtual worlds (mixed/augmented reality) Virtualization of other senses (touch, taste, smell, sound) Haptic and Multimodal interaction Distributed VR Local/remote rendering Innovative interaction systems Storytelling and design of heritage communications Usability, effectiveness and interface design Visual simulation of materials Emerging visualization technologies Policy and standards Metadata Handling and Management Digital Rights Heritage Commons Cultural Analytics Heritage at Risk Heritage Consortia E-libraries Digital Humanities Born digital content issues Theory, methodologies and applications of Digital Heritage Virtual documentation Virtual heritage conservation Virtual restoration Virtual archaeology Virtual museums Virtual Exhibitions Serious Games for heritage Collaborative environments Internet technologies and social media