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Remote Sensing in Archaeology (Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology)
James R. Wiseman (Ed.)
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Paperback. Archaeology has been transformed by technology that allows one to 'see' below the surface of the earth. This title 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. Editor(s): Wiseman, James R.; El-Baz, Farouk. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 554 pages, 129 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HDW; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 32. Weight in Grams: 838.
Over the last few decades, a revolution took place in our ability to observe and “explore” our home planet using spaceborne and airborne remote sensing instruments. This revolution resulted from the new capability of observing on a large, regional and global, scale surface patterns and features, and from using multispectral instruments to observe surface signatures not visible to the human eye, and to penetrate below the surface cover using microwave radiation. Over the last decade, this new technology is being brought to bear in the field of archaeology. As nicely and comprehensively described in this book, remote sensing techniques are ... Read more
Over the last few decades, a revolution took place in our ability to observe and “explore” our home planet using spaceborne and airborne remote sensing instruments. This revolution resulted from the new capability of observing on a large, regional and global, scale surface patterns and features, and from using multispectral instruments to observe surface signatures not visible to the human eye, and to penetrate below the surface cover using microwave radiation. Over the last decade, this new technology is being brought to bear in the field of archaeology. As nicely and comprehensively described in this book, remote sensing techniques are ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology
Condition
New
Weight
841g
Number of Pages
554
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387446158
SKU
V9780387446158
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