Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology

Author: James Conolly

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-05-04

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0521793300

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Geographical Information Systems has moved from the domain of the computer specialist into the wider archaeological community, providing it with an exciting new research method. This clearly written but rigorous book provides a comprehensive guide to that use. Topics covered include: the theoretical context and the basics of GIS; data acquisition including database design; interpolation of elevation models; exploratory data analysis including spatial queries; statistical spatial analysis; map algebra; spatial operations including the calculation of slope and aspect, filtering and erosion modeling; methods for analysing regions; visibility analysis; network analysis including hydrological modeling; the production of high quality output for paper and electronic publication; and the use and production of metadata. Offering an extensive range of archaeological examples, it is an invaluable source of practical information for all archaeologists, whether engaged in cultural resource management or academic research. This is essential reading for both the novice and the advanced user.

Spatial Technology and Archaeology
Spatial Technology and Archaeology

Author: David Wheatley

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-02-05

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1466576618

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Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and related spatial technologies have a new and powerful role to play in archaeological interpretation. Beginning with a conceptual approach to the representation of space adopted by GIS, this book examines spatial databases; the acquisition and compilation of data; the analytical compilation of data; the anal

Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology

Author: James Conolly

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-05-04

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1139936522

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Geographical Information Systems has moved from the domain of the computer specialist into the wider archaeological community, providing it with an exciting new research method. This clearly written but rigorous book provides a comprehensive guide to that use. Topics covered include: the theoretical context and the basics of GIS; data acquisition including database design; interpolation of elevation models; exploratory data analysis including spatial queries; statistical spatial analysis; map algebra; spatial operations including the calculation of slope and aspect, filtering and erosion modeling; methods for analysing regions; visibility analysis; network analysis including hydrological modeling; the production of high quality output for paper and electronic publication; and the use and production of metadata. Offering an extensive range of archaeological examples, it is an invaluable source of practical information for all archaeologists, whether engaged in cultural resource management or academic research. This is essential reading for both the novice and the advanced user.

Anthropology, Space, and Geographic Information Systems
Anthropology, Space, and Geographic Information Systems

Author: Mark Aldenderfer

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1996-07-18

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0195358953

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Major advances in the use of geographic information systems have been made in both anthropology and archaeology. Yet there are few published discussions of these new applications and their use in solving complex problems. This book explores these techniques, showing how they have been successfully deployed to pursue research previously considered too difficult--or impossible--to undertake. Among the projects described here are studies of land degradation in the Peruvian Amazon, settlement patterns in the Pacific northwest, ethnic distribution within the Los Angeles garment industry, and prehistoric sociopolitical development among the Anasazi. Following an introduction that discusses the theory of geographic information systems in relation to anthropological inquiry, the book is divided into sections demonstrating actual applications in cultural anthropology, archaeology, paleoanthropology, and physical anthropology. The work will be of much interest within all these communities.

Remote Sensing in Archaeology
Remote Sensing in Archaeology

Author: James R. Wiseman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-04-03

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 038744453X

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Archaeology has been transformed by technology that allows one to ‘see’ below the surface of the earth. This work illustrates the uses of advanced technology in archaeological investigation. It deals with hand-held instruments that probe the subsurface of the earth to unveil layering and associated sites; underwater exploration and photography of submerged sites and artifacts; and the utilization of imaging from aircraft and spacecraft to reveal the regional setting of archaeological sites and to assist in cultural resource management.

Open Source Archaeology
Open Source Archaeology

Author: Andrew T. Wilson

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 3110470632

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Open Source Archaeology: Ethics and Practice' brings together authors and researchers in the field of open-source archaeology, defined as encompassing the ethical imperative for open public access to the results of publicly-funded research; practical solutions to open-data projects; open-source software applications in archaeology; public information sharing projects in archaeology; open-GIS; and the open-context system of data management and sharing. This edited volume is designed to discuss important issues around open access to data and software in academic and commercial archaeology, as well as to summarise both the current state of theoretical engagement, and technological development in the field of open-archaeology. Ben Edwards Ben Edwards was trained in archaeology at the University of Durham, achieving his BA, MA and PhD. His first commercial work was for Archaeological Services, Durham University, before moving on to become a Lecturer in Archaeological Practice at the University of Liverpool, where he taught for three years. During this time Ben began his project management work, undertaking both commercial and research excavations, and survey projects. His teaching (archaeological practice and heritage management) proved to be an excellent basis from which to develop his professional expertise. Ben now lectures at Manchester Metropolitan University in Archaeology and Heritage. He currently researches open source software and hardware for use in the field, and advanced 3D surveying techniques. Andrew Wilson Andrew Wilson was trained in archaeology at the University of Liverpool. Upon achieving his BA at the University, Andrew moved south to study Computer Applied Archaeology at the University of Southampton, where he was awarded an MSc. Andrew returned to the University of Liverpool where he has recently completed a PhD. During this time Andrew coordinated a number of projects both in the UK and Middle East, specialising in advanced surveying techniques of archaeological remains. Working in the the School of Computer Science, Bangor University Andrew has developed his keen interest in Open data policies and ethics. This interest was the starting point for this volume.

Digital Geoarchaeology
Digital Geoarchaeology

Author: Christoph Siart

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-12-03

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 3319253166

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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.

Archaeology And Geographic Information Systems
Archaeology And Geographic Information Systems

Author: Gary R Lock

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-03-26

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1000725146

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Geographic information systems GIS applications are viewed with increasing interest by the archaeology community and this book, with its diversity of topics and authorship, should be a useful resource. Complementing the volume "Interpreting Space" Taylor & Francis, 1990, which focused on North American archaeology, this title further develops themes within a specifically - though not exclusively - European context.; It is apparent that there are fundamental differences between North American and European archaeological uses of GIS. Primarily these differences lie in the types of evidence for past landscapes that are available for study in the two continents, and secondly in the different approaches to archaeology and specifically the theory and practice of landscape archaeology. This title centres on the role of archaeological theory in cultural resource management CRM and in GIS applications generally. It showcases the important debate which takes the emphasis away from the technology of GIS and places it back within the central concerns of archaeology and particularly European archaeology.; "Archaeology and GIS" includes material on such concerns as CRM applications, landscape archaeology, intra-site applications and explicitly theoretical concerns, thus representing the state of GIS applications in European archaeology. Contributions come from countries such as France, Italy, Hungary, UK, USA, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, Slovenia and Finland.

Handbook of Geographic Information Systems and Archaeology
Handbook of Geographic Information Systems and Archaeology

Author: Mark S. Aldenderfer

Publisher: Acumen Pub Limited

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781904768623

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Of the many approaches to spatial analysis and visualization that have been developed over the past 30 years and applied to archaeological problems, arguably the most influential of these is the geographic information system (GIS). Despite its importance, there is at present no single volume treatment of the fundamentals of GIS written specifically for archaeologists and the unique problems they face in implementing them. This volume introduces GIS to archaeologists in a comprehensive and useful manner. The volume is divided into three sections: Section I defines GIS and places it into the broader context of spatial thinking in archaeology. Section II turns to more practical matters, including discussions of spatial data models and structures, projections and coordinate systems, sources of geographic data, geographic databases, and representation and visualization of geographic data. Section III illustrates how GIS has been applied in archaeology through a discussion of best practice, case studies that give the reader a sense of both the strengths and weaknesses of GIS in archaeological research. The volume concludes with a discussion of the future of GIS, and how archaeology can continue to take advantage of innovations of it.