Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology

ISBN-13: 9780415448772 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 320 str.

Sarah Parcak

Opis

Adapting satellite remote sensing and developing new methodological approaches to the detection of ancient archaeological sites are beginning to revolutionize our understanding of ancient settlement patterns and broader historical issues. In conjunction with the application of satellite imger and analysis, it is essential to develop a methodology for locating new archaeological sites. Numerous studies have focused on archaeological site location via computer analysis, but few studies describe fully the techniques employed to locate sites on the ground, how sites correlate with the original analysis and overall historical implications. Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology provides a methodological handbook for archaeologists, geographers, remote sensing specialists and students and students across the globe for geomorphological and archaeological analysis.

While there is great interest in the use of satellite remote sensing, archaeologists are generally not aware of the extent to which it can aid archaeological work. This book gives a full overview of the different techniques, satellite images and programmes available for use in their research using a range of detailed case studies. Further, it highlights not only the uses of satellite remote sensing in analysing known sites but the method and scope of using satellites to discover obscured sites. With a support website detailing the case studies within the book, this book will be ideal for students and lectureres, as well as the specialists, in realising the full potential of satellite remote sensing.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. A History of Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology  3. Satellite Image Types  4. Processing Techniques and Imagery Analysis  5. Landscape Approaches and Project Design  6. Case Studies  7. Remote Sensing and Survey  8. Conservation, Heritage Management, and the Ethics of Remote sensing in Archaeology  9.Conclusion

O autorze

Sarah H. Parcak