Ground-penetrating radar and magnetometry for buried landscape analysis / Lawrence B. Conyers.
Conyers, Lawrence B.
2018
CC76.3
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Title Ground-penetrating radar and magnetometry for buried landscape analysis / Lawrence B. Conyers.
Author Conyers, Lawrence B.
ISBN 9783319708904 (electronic book)
3319708902 (electronic book)
9783319708898
3319708899
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70890-4
Publication Details Cham : Springer, c2018.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (115 pages)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-70890-4 doi
Call Number CC76.3
Dewey Decimal Classification 930.1028
550
Summary This book presents the integrated use of magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar geophysical mapping to understand the human presence within buried archaeological landscapes. Ground-penetrating radar can be used to identify buried living surfaces, geological stratigraphy and the architectural remains of sites in three-dimensions. Magnetometry can produce images denoting differences on the composition of those materials, both anthropogenic and natural, but with more limited three-dimensional resolution. The integration of the two has a unique ability to resolve and interpret these buried materials, differentiated between the human-caused and natural layers, and place all buried features within historic landscapes. The final product of geophysical integration, along with some limited subsurface testing, produces a holistic analysis of human adaptations to, and modifications of, the ancient landscape. Examples are shown from sites in Roman Croatia and Britain, Medieval Ireland, Colonial Connecticut, and an Archaic site in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. These examples from very different environments, time periods and cultural groups illustrate how the integrated geophysical methodology can interpret, on a scale approaching many hectares, the ancient landscapes within which people lived.
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Series SpringerBriefs in geography.
Available in Other Form Ground-penetrating Radar and Magnetometry for Buried Landscape Analysis
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Ground-penetrating Radar
Chapter 3
Magnetometry
Chapter 4
Small Roman Site in Croatia
Chapter 5
Roman Temple in England
Chapter 6
Early Colonial Site in Connecticut
Chapter 7
Medieval site in Ireland
Chapter 8
Hunter-gatherer Site in Colorado
Chapter 9
Conclusions
References.

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