A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology

• Main Author: Oswin, John. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books
• Subjects: Geography.; Geology.; Physical geography.; Earth Sciences.; Applied Earth Sciences.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Historical Geology.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76692-6

This unique work examines the science of geophysics operations in archaeology and gives non-specialist students both the confidence and the competence to set up and carry out their own surveys. A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology " explains the processes involved in clear and accessible...

Table of Contents:

• 1 Introduction. 1.1 Geophysics in Archaeology. 1.2 Geophysics and geology.1.3 What the pictures tell. 1.4 What this book aims to do
• 2 The basic science. 2.1 Electricity. 2.2 Magnetism. 2.3 Electromagnetic waves
• 3 The instruments. 3.1 Resistance meters. 3.2 Magnetometers. 3.3 Electromagnetic devices. 3.4 Ground radar. 3.5 Electronic distance measurement and GPS
• 4 Understanding the results. 4.1 Download software.4.2 Pattern recognition. 4.3 Interpretation
• 5 Setting up a survey. 5.1 Finding a site. 5.2 Logistics. 5.3 Laying out a grid. 5.4 Making the measurements. 5.5 Showing the results
• 6 Examples. 6.1 Looking at landscapes. 6.2 Roman villas. 6.3 Sorting out periods
• Glossary. Bibliographical note
• Appendix A. Some real equipment controls. Appendix B. A kit list for a survey.