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Resource Guide: Remote Sensing and Data Visualisation in Archaeology<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Ebert,J.I.(1984). Remote Sensing Applications in Archaeology. Advances in\u00a0Archaeological Method and Theory, 7, 293\u2013362.\u00a0Wiseman, J., & El-Baz, F. (Eds.). (2007). Remote Sensing in Archaeology. Springer.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/0-387-44455-6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first is a 1984 book written by Ebert about the use of remote sensing in archaeology. Subsequently, as a result of technological development, numerous new approaches forunderstanding archaeological sites emerged, and the field of landscape archaeology was
\nestablished; Wiseman’s 2007 paper discusses all of these developments. The collection of data\u00a0about a subject or location using various imaging techniques is referred to as remote sensing.\u00a0This allows the data to be gathered without the researcher actually being present. Archaeological\u00a0sites and features can be located, mapped, and analysed using remote sensing, an invaluable\u00a0archaeological tool. In the field of archaeology, remote sensing can be accomplished using a\u00a0variety of methods, including the following:<\/p>\n

The term “aerial photography<\/strong>” refers to the process of shooting images of a location using an aircraft or a drone. The creation of precise maps of an archaeological site or feature can be\u00a0accomplished through the use of aerial photography.<\/p>\n

Satellite Imagery<\/strong> – Creating high-resolution photographs of the surface of the Earth can be\u00a0accomplished with the help of satellite imagery. Satellite imaging is used by archaeologists not\u00a0just to find and record ancient sites and features but also to investigate how the terrain has\u00a0changed over the course of time.<\/p>\n

Light Detection and Ranging, sometimes known as LiDAR<\/strong>, is a technology that creates 3D models of the Earth’s surface using lasers. LiDAR is frequently utilised in the field of\u00a0archaeology to make discoveries of objects that are hidden from view at the surface, such as
\nburied structures or ancient highways.<\/p>\n

Ground-penetrating Radar<\/strong>, often known as GPR, is a method that creates photographs of subsurface structures by employing radar pulses in the scanning process. Archaeologists can\u00a0discover buried structures and artefacts using ground penetrating radar (GPR), which eliminates\u00a0the need for excavation.<\/p>\n

Researchers in archaeology can explore ancient sites and features using remote sensing without disrupting the sites in any way. In addition, it can reveal vital information about the surrounding\u00a0geography and the ways in which ancient people interacted with their surroundings.(Ebert, 1984;\u00a0Wiseman & El-Baz, 2007)<\/p>\n

2-QGIS Tutorial for Archaeologists.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This video tutorial has been designed by Paul Driscoll for archaeology students studying at the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Bristol. It describes the\u00a0usage of QGIS (Quantum GIS), a free and open-source Geographic Information System software\u00a0that can be used for a wide range of mapping and analysis applications, including in archaeology.\u00a0This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to use QGIS for archaeological mapping\u00a0and analysis. QGIS maps archaeological sites and characteristics. Archaeologists can use QGIS\u00a0to import and analyse satellite imagery, aerial photos, and LiDAR data to build precise maps of\u00a0archaeological sites and features. These maps can reveal site trends and locate regions for\u00a0additional excavation or study. Archaeology can utilise QGIS for spatial analysis. Archaeologists\u00a0can use QGIS to study item or feature distribution inside a site or between sites. This can reveal\u00a0ancient people’s environmental, social, and economic interactions. QGIS also visualises\u00a0archaeological data. QGIS lets archaeologists generate 3D models of sites and features for virtual\u00a0exploration and analysis. For complex or multi-layered sites, this can be handy. QGIS is\u00a0powerful for archaeological mapping and analysis. Its flexibility and wide range of uses make it\u00a0worthwhile for archaeologists to study site spatial linkages or analysing archaeological data in\u00a0novel ways. This tutorial will focus on loading raster data and constructing reference points in\u00a0order to produce a map that can be used to visualise the entire landscape and generate elevation\u00a0models.
\nURL:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0y6UN3JEXVw&ab_channel=PaulDriscoll<\/p>\n

3. Gupta, E., & Rajani, M. B. (2020). Historical coastal maps: Importance and challenges in their use in studying coastal geomorphology. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 24.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11852-020-00739-7<\/strong><\/p>\n

This article discusses the untapped potential of historical maritime maps and charts and how such maps and charts could be used to understand coastal geomorphology. Charts for navigation, maps showing birds’-eye views, and plan maps all help to retain historical knowledge of coasts. It has been discovered that such writings contain a significant number of large and\u00a0medium-sized charts and maps that date back to the sixteenth century CE. Analyzing historical\u00a0maritime maps and understanding how coastlines have changed through time has been made\u00a0possible with the help of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods.\u00a0These maps contain essential information regarding artificial buildings and geomorphic features\u00a0such as spits, bars, shoals, and deltas, which can provide insights into how the coast has changed\u00a0since the maps were developed. This information can be used to provide insights into how the\u00a0maps were created. Researchers can better understand the changes in coastal geomorphology that\u00a0have occurred throughout the interim period if they analyse these maps utilising historical text,\u00a0remote sensing imagery, and more current studies. However, interpreting these maps is not\u00a0without its difficulties, including size variability, date of publishing vs survey, and originality of\u00a0map content. In spite of these barriers, there remains a tremendous unrealised potential in ancient\u00a0maritime maps and charts to comprehend coastal geomorphology. Researchers can overcome
\nthese challenges by carefully analysing and interpreting the data.<\/p>\n

4. HEC RAS Tutorial<\/strong><\/p>\n

HECRAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System) is a software tool that is commonly used for the hydraulic modelling and simulation of river systems. It is widely\u00a0used in river engineering and hydrology fields to analyze river morphology and predict changes
\nto river systems under different scenarios.<\/p>\n

The tutorial begins with an overview of the HECRAS interface and then guides viewers through\u00a0the process of setting up a new project and inputting data, including cross-sections and boundary\u00a0conditions. The video also covers running the analysis, reviewing and interpreting the results,\u00a0and exporting the data to other software programs.<\/p>\n

In river archaeology, HECRAS can be used to understand how changes in river morphology over time may have affected past human settlement patterns and land use practices. By using\u00a0HECRAS to model changes to river systems, researchers can gain insights into how past human\u00a0societies may have interacted with and adapted to changes in their environment. For example,\u00a0HECRAS can be used to model the effects of changes in river channel patterns, such as\u00a0meandering or braided channels, on the location of archaeological sites or the distribution of\u00a0artefacts along the river banks. It can also be used to predict the impact of riverine hazards, such\u00a0as floods or erosion, on archaeological sites and cultural landscapes. HECRAS is a powerful tool\u00a0for studying river morphology in river archaeology. By using this software to model and analyze\u00a0changes in river systems over time, researchers can gain a better understanding of how past\u00a0human societies may have adapted to changes in their environment and can identify potential\u00a0archaeological sites or areas for further investigation. (Sharma, 2015)<\/p>\n

URL<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LhOCmncetX4&ab_channel=IsaacWait<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ebert, J. I. (1984). Remote Sensing Applications in Archaeology. Advances in\u00a0Archaeological Method and Theory, 7, 293\u2013362.
\nGupta, E., & Rajani, M. B. (2020). Historical coastal maps: Importance and challenges in\u00a0their use in studying coastal geomorphology. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 24. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11852-020-00739-7<\/p>\n

Isaac Wait (Director). (2014, March 14). HEC RAS Tutorial. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LhOCmncetX4<\/p>\n

Paul Driscoll (Director). (2013, January 1). QGIS Tutorial for Archaeologist.avi. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0y6UN3JEXVw<\/p>\n

Sharma, S. (2015). HEC-GeoRAS and HEC-RAS Modeling.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13140\/RG.2.1.2805.8329<\/p>\n

Wiseman, J., & El-Baz, F. (Eds.). (2007). Remote Sensing in Archaeology. Springer. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/0-387-44455-6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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