Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS

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David Wheatley (University of Southampton, UK) Mark Gillings (University of Leicester, UK)

Spatial Technology and Archaeology

The Archaeological Applications of GIS

David Wheatley (University of Southampton, UK), Mark Gillings (University of Leicester, UK)

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
24 January 2002

Archaeological methodology & techniques; Mathematics & Sciences; Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and related spatial technologies have a new and powerful role to play in archaeological interpretation. Beginning with a conceptual approach to the representation of space adopted by GIS, this book examines spatial databases; the acquisition and compilation of data; the analytical compilation of data; the analytical functionality of GIS; and the creation and utilization of critical foundation data layers such as the Digital Elevation Model (DEM). The ways in which GIS can most usefully facilitate archaeological analysis and interpretation are then explored particularly as a tool for the management of archaeological resources. Formal analysis of archaeological material, and the use of trend surface, contouring and interpolation procedures are considered along with predictive modeling analysis of visibility and intervisibility. Finally there is a discussion of leading-edge issues, including three-dimensional GIS, object-oriented GIS, the relationship between GIS and 'Virtual Reality' technologies, and the integration of GIS with distributed systems and the Internet. The approach is light, and technical detail is kept to a minimum, recognizing that most readers are simply interested in using GIS effectively. The text is carefully illustrated with worked case-studies using archaeological data. Spatial Technology and Archaeology provides a single reference source for archaeologists, students, professionals, and academics in archaeology as well as those in anthropology and related disciplines.

By: David Wheatley (University of Southampton UK), Mark Gillings (University of Leicester, UK)
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9780415246408
ISBN 10: 0415246407
Pages: 269
Publication Date: 24 January 2002
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Archaeology, Space and GIS. The Spatial database. Acquiring and Integrating Data. Manipulating Spatial Data. Digital Elevation Models. Beginning to Quantify Spatial Patterns. Sites, Territories and Distance. Location Models and Prediction. Trend Surface and Interpolation. Visibility Analysis and Archaeology. Cultural Resource Management. Future Directions. References. Index.

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"""Indispensable for archaeologists who need to understand GIS...[A] very thorough examination of the subject."" -K. Kris Hirst, About.com"

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