There has long been a strong collaboration between geologists and archaeologists, and the sub–field of geoarchaeology is well developed as a discipline in its own right. This book now bridges the gap between those fields and the geophysical technique of ground–penetrating radar (GPR), which allows for three–dimensional analysis of the ground to visualize both geological and archaeological materials. This method has the ability to produce images of the ground that display complex packages of materials, and allows researchers to integrate sedimentary units, soils and associated archaeological features in ways not possible using standard excavation techniques. The ability of GPR to visualize all these buried units can help archaeologists place ancient people within the landscapes and environments of their time, and understand their burial and preservation phenomena in three–dimensions. Readership: Advanced students in archaeology and geoarchaeology, as well as practicing archaeologists with an interest in GPS techniques. INDICE: About the Author .Acknowledgements .Chapter 1: Introduction to Ground–penetrating Radar in Geoarchaeology Studies .Introduction .Scales and applications of geoarchaeological studies with GPR .Basics of the GPR method .Integrating GPR with the geological and archaeological record .References .Chapter 2: Basic Method and Theory of Ground–penetrating Radar .Introduction .Production of reflections, depth of penetration and resolution .Data collection and recording .Production and processing of reflection profiles .More advanced data processing steps .Interpretation of GPR reflections in profiles .Resolution of stratigraphic units .Weather and moisture differences as they affect resolution .References .Chapter 3: Integration of Geology, Archaeology and Ground–penetrating Radar .Introduction .Examples of correlating radar reflections to define stratigraphic interfaces .References .Chapter 4: Fluvial, Alluvial Fan and Floodplain Environments .Introduction .Fluvial systems .Fluvial Terraces .Alluvial Fans .References .Chapter 5: Soils Horizons, Peat Bogs and Swamps .Introduction .Soil horizons .Swamps and peat bogs .References .Chapter 6: Beaches, Sand Dunes and other Coastal Environments .Introduction .Beaches .Erosion features along coasts .Lagoon and tidal flats .Aeolian dunes .References .Chapter 7: Lakes and Deltas .Introduction .Lakes .References .Chapter 8: Caves and Rock Shelters .Introduction .Rock Shelters .Mapping adjacent to rock shelters .Caves .References .Chapter 9: Anthropogenic Features and Urban Environments .Introduction .Middens .Anthropogenic deposits .Urban settings .References .Chapter 10: Conclusions .Collection of data for this book and the future of GPR in geoarchaeology .Environments where GPR is most applicable in geoarchaeology .The future of GPR in geoarchaeology .References .Glossary of Terms Used in this Book .Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-94994-8
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 25/12/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés