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Conference Proceeding

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Archival Science | Data Storage Systems | Digital Communications and Networking | Hardware Systems | Power and Energy | Systems and Communications

Abstract

This study examines energy consumption in cultural heritage imaging systems and workflows, addressing a gap in sustainability research that has to date focused primarily on data storage infrastructure estimations. Using Home Assistant edge computing and Z-Wave smart plugs, seven distinct imaging systems were monitored over 203 hours, capturing 55,211 images, and rendering 2,448 objects. Results show an average energy requirement of 11.1 Wh per object, with an annual total of 747 kWh for digitization activities. Findings highlight opportunities to reduce energy demand and improve efficiency, such as automating continuous light shutoff and optimizing postprocessing routines that support institutional sustainability goals and provide a transparent, reproducible model for other labs and studios.

Comments

From The Society for Imaging Science and Technology Archiving 2026 Final Program and Proceedings, pgs. 24-29, (2026). Also, see the author’s, Dataset to Analyzing Energy Use in 2 & 3D Imaging Systems and Workflows at: https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/libr_pubs/79/

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