Remote Sensing in Archaeology

by James Wiseman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038744453X
• ISBN13: 9780387444536
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"