A Field Guide To Geophysics In Archaeology

Author : John Oswin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540766928
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology written by John Oswin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-07-21 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geophysics operations in archaeology have become well known through exposure on television. However, the technique is presented as the action of specialists and something of a mystery, where people walk about with strange contraptions, and results appear from a computer. This is not the case, however. Some scientific knowledge is needed in order to understand how the machines work and what they detect but otherwise it is only necessary to know how to handle the instruments, how to survey a field and how to interpret the computer results. This book provides all the relevant information. It explains geophysics operations in archaeology, describes the science that gives the soil properties to measure and the means by which the instruments make their measurements. Dr John Oswin is in charge of the geophysics operation of the Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society and his work has recently been the subject of a television programme. He has taught many students how to use geophysical equipment.

Author : Armin Schmidt
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782971475
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geophysical Data in Archaeology written by Armin Schmidt and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has tried to archive archaeological geophysics data will have wondered what might be the most comprehensive and practical approach. This question is addressed by this Guide’s extensively revised 2nd edition, which systematically explores what should be included in an Archive, illustrated with relevant examples. A conceptual framework is developed that allows assembling data and meta-data so that they can be deposited with an Archiving Body. This framework is also mapped onto typical database structures, including OASIS and the English Heritage Geophysics Database. Examples show step-by step how an Archive can be compiled for deposition so that readers will be able to enhance their own archiving practice. Geophysical data are sometimes the only remaining record of buried archaeological features when these are destroyed during commercial developments (e.g. road schemes). To preserve them in an Archive can therefore be essential. However, it is important that data are made available in formats that can still be read in years to come, accompanied by documentation that gives meaningful archaeological context. This Guide covers the creation of the necessary metadata and data documentation. There is no point preserving data if they cannot be used again; therefore this Guide is essential for anyone using geophysical data.

Author : Armin Schmidt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759112045
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Resistance for Archaeologists written by Armin Schmidt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : AlanJoel Witten
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351564579
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Geophysics and Archaeology written by AlanJoel Witten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geophysics influences a wide range of subjects, from environmental studies to archaeology, palaeontology to counter-terrorism and law enforcement. 'Handbook of Geophysics and Archaeology' offers a comprehensive overview of geophysical techniques. The handbook focuses on applications and issues in archaeology but also provides a broad overview of the basics of geophysics. The Handbook examines a wide range of techniques: techniques associated with gravity, magnetometry, waves, electromagnetic induction, ground penetrating radar, geotomography, and electrical resistivity tomography. Each technique is explored in depth, with detailed case studies illustrating both technical applications and interpretations of data. The Handbook highlights the diverse range of geophysical methods required in the study of the Earth's subsurface.

Author : Armin Schmidt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789639911734
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EAC Guidelines for the Use of Geophysics in Archaeology written by Armin Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the guidelines of the European Archaeological Council (EAC) is to provide an overview of the issues to be considered when undertaking geophysical survey in archaeology. The booklet discusses the issues for consideration when selecting geophysical techniques and methodologies.

Author : Lawrence B. Conyers
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
ISBN 13 : 9780759107731
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ground-penetrating Radar for Archaeology written by Lawrence B. Conyers and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2004 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Author : Paul Goldberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461511836
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Sciences and Archaeology written by Paul Goldberg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Stefano Campana
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780367386801
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seeing the Unseen. Geophysics and Landscape Archaeology written by Stefano Campana and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEEING THE UNSEEN. GEOPHYSICS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY is a collection of papers presented at the advanced XV International Summer School in Archaeology 'Geophysics for Landscape Archaeology' (Grosseto, Italy, 10-18 July 2006). Bringing together the experience of some of the world's greatest experts in the field of archaeological prospection, the focus of this book is not so much on the analysis of single buried structures, but more on researching the entire landscape in all its multi-period complexity. The book is divided into two parts. The first part concentrates on the theoretical basis of the various methods, illustrated for the most part through case-studies and practical examples drawn from a variety of geographical and cultural contexts. The second part focuses on the work carried out in the field during the Summer School. Tutors and students took part in the intensive application of the principal techniques of geophysical prospecting (magnetometry, EM, ERT and ground-penetrating radar) to locate, retrieve, process and interpret data for a large Roman villa-complex near Grosseto. SEEING THE UNSEEN. GEOPHYSICS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY provides a clear illustration of the remarkable potential of geophysical methods in the study of ancient landscapes, and will be usefull to Archaeologists, Geophysicists, Environmental scientists, and those involved in the management of cultural heritage.

Author : Gad El-Qady
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319788612
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archaeogeophysics written by Gad El-Qady and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Don H. Heimmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Near-surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations written by Don H. Heimmer and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.