Methodology of Geophysical Research in Archaeology

Methodology of Geophysical Research in Archaeology
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Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X006027555
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Synopsis Methodology of Geophysical Research in Archaeology by : Vladimír Hašek

Publication on the application of selected geophysical methods, their processing and interpretation on PC in archaeological prospection, which sums up, generalizes, and comprehensively evaluates results of over twenty year activity of authors in this field.

Earth Resistance for Archaeologists

Earth Resistance for Archaeologists
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 219
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ISBN-10 : 9780759112049
ISBN-13 : 0759112045
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Earth Resistance for Archaeologists by : Armin Schmidt

Earth Resistance for Archaeologists, written by the foremost expert in the field, provides archaeologists with the know-how required to exploit the significant potential of earth resistance methods. A wide variety of possible uses are presented, including cases where earth resistance surveys succeeded in mapping buried archaeological remains that magnetometer surveys were unable to detect. Examples include earth resistance data from many archaeological sites, including in England, Scotland, Nepal, Bangladesh, and more. The archaeological features that can be detected through earth resistance methods are varied, ranging from ditches, pits, and grave cuts to stone and brick foundations, and even include whole landscapes. Whereas area surveys were traditionally the most common earth resistance method, depth profiling and vertical imaging have become well-developed tools that allow electrical depth investigations in three dimensions. Both techniques are described in detail and archaeologists will be able to apply them in their work. Content is equally relevant for environmental investigations.

Digital Geoarchaeology

Digital Geoarchaeology
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9783319253169
ISBN-13 : 3319253166
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Digital Geoarchaeology by : Christoph Siart

This book focusses on new technologies and multi-method research designs in the field of modern archaeology, which increasingly crosses academic boundaries to investigate past human-environmental relationships and to reconstruct palaeolandscapes. It aims at establishing the concept of Digital Geoarcheology as a novel approach of interdisciplinary collaboration situated at the scientific interface between classical studies, geosciences and computer sciences. Among others, the book includes topics such as geographic information systems, spatiotemporal analysis, remote sensing applications, laser scanning, digital elevation models, geophysical prospecting, data fusion and 3D visualisation, categorized in four major sections. Each section is introduced by a general thematic overview and followed by case studies, which vividly illustrate the broad spectrum of potential applications and new research designs. Mutual fields of work and common technologies are identified and discussed from different scholarly perspectives. By stimulating knowledge transfer and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, Digital Geoarchaeology helps generate valuable synergies and contributes to a better understanding of ancient landscapes along with their forming processes. Chapters 1, 2, 6, 8 and 14 are published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.

Magnetometry for Archaeologists

Magnetometry for Archaeologists
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Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 0759113483
ISBN-13 : 9780759113480
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Magnetometry for Archaeologists by : Arnold Aspinall

Magnetometry for Archaeologists covers the most widely used method for archaeological surveying. Arnold Aspinall, Chris Gaffney, and Armin Schmidt recount the history of magnetometers from their inception through today's state-of-the-art detectors, explain the physics behind the different types of sensors, and describe the most fruitful ways in which the technology can be employed. They also consider the theoretical and practical uses of magnetometry for many archaeological periods and regions. The reader learns what magnetometry measures, how knowledge gained from it influences the ways in which surveys are undertaken, and the potential problems associated with the use, display, and interpretation of buried remains. Book jacket.

Seeing the Unseen. Geophysics and Landscape Archaeology

Seeing the Unseen. Geophysics and Landscape Archaeology
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 376
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ISBN-10 : 9780203889558
ISBN-13 : 020388955X
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Seeing the Unseen. Geophysics and Landscape Archaeology by : Stefano Campana

SEEING THE UNSEEN. GEOPHYSICS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY is a collection of papers presented at the advanced XV International Summer School in ArchaeologyGeophysics for Landscape Archaeology (Grosseto, Italy, 10-18 July 2006). Bringing together the experience of some of the worlds greatest experts in the field of archaeological prospection, the

Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology

Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology
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Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 0759107734
ISBN-13 : 9780759107731
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology by : Lawrence B. Conyers

Conyers succinctly and clearly lays out for archaeological practitioners the theory behind, and applications of, ground-penetrating radar as a non-invasive method of subsurface prospection. Describing the technology, the equipment, the analysis and interpretation necessary to produce usable results and full of examples from GPR projects throughout the world, this book also details advances in computer simulation, statistical modeling, virtual reality techniques, and data integration in recent years. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Near-surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations

Near-surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations
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Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754068006323
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Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Near-surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations by : Don H. Heimmer

"The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines for geophysical surveying at archeological sites; acquaint those responsible for site investigations with applicable surveying techniques and equipment; and present information in relationship to interpretational procedures, quality assurances and reference materials. It is not intended to be the definitive work in theoretical exploration and engineering assessments that are considered to be applicable to archeological prospecting"--Unnumbered page 3.

Geological Methods for Archaeology

Geological Methods for Archaeology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780195090246
ISBN-13 : 0195090241
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Geological Methods for Archaeology by : Norman Herz

Written as a survey text covering appropriate techniques and methods from geology, geophysics, geochemistry and geochronology, this book shows the practicality and importance of techniques used in solving archaeological problems.

Archaeogeophysics

Archaeogeophysics
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 9783319788616
ISBN-13 : 3319788612
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Archaeogeophysics by : Gad El-Qady

This book describes the application of non-destructive geophysical methods in subsurface archaeological features. Such non-destructive methods are magnetometry, electrical resistance, electromagnetic conductivity, magnetic susceptibility and ground penetrating radar. This book also includes the last improvements in instrumentation, data processing, and interpretations of the collected data sets leading to the rapid progress in geophysical applications in the field of archaeological investigations. The book also provides complete case-studies and archaeological interpretation obtained our results carried out in different localities around the world.