Earth Resistance for Archaeologists

Earth Resistance for Archaeologists
Author: Armin Schmidt
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0759112045

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.

Methodology of Geophysical Research in Archaeology

Methodology of Geophysical Research in Archaeology
Author: Vladimír Hašek
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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.

Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology

Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology
Author: Lawrence B. Conyers
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780759107731

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!

Digital Geoarchaeology

Digital Geoarchaeology
Author: Christoph Siart
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-12-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3319253166

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.

Geological Methods for Archaeology

Geological Methods for Archaeology
Author: Norman Herz
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0195090241

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.

Earth Sciences and Archaeology

Earth Sciences and Archaeology
Author: Paul Goldberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1461511836

This volume brings together contributions from an experienced group of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical exploration of buried sites.

Magnetometry for Archaeologists

Magnetometry for Archaeologists
Author: Arnold Aspinall
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780759113480

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.

Geophysical Data in Archaeology

Geophysical Data in Archaeology
Author: Armin Schmidt
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Geophysical Data in Archaeology in the Arts and Humanities Data Service Guides to Good Practice series is a basic guide to good practice in the creation, methodology, use and storage of geophysical data for archaeologists who increasingly use sophisticated methods for collecting and interpreting information.