Archaeological Surveying and Mapping

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Archaeological Surveying and Mapping

Recording and Depicting the Landscape

Archaeological science, methodology and techniques Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing Computer-aided design (CAD)

Author: Philip Howard

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 22nd December 2006

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 17 Mb

ISBN: 9781134400850


Surveying for Archaeologists

A comprehensive and practical guide to surveying for archaeologists, with clear instructions in archaeological mapping, recording field work and detailed case studies from the UK, Europe and the US.

Philip Howard provides a user’s guide to methods and instruments of surveying to enable archaeologists to represent their own fieldwork confidently and independently. Archaeological Surveying is an invaluable resource which:

Features of the Book

provides beginner’s instructions to software used in computerised surveying, including IntelliCAD 2000, Terrain Tools, Christine GIS and Global Mapper

introduces the archaeologist to a range of surveying instruments such as GPS, electronic distance measures, theodolites and magnetic compasses

includes low-cost software.

This textbook is an essential read for any field archaeologists who are in need of an introduction to surveying, or simply wish to update their techniques.

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