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What are some examples of remote sensing methods used in archaeological investigations?
What are some examples of remote sensing methods used in archaeological investigations?
Aerial photography, Multispectral and Hyperspectral Sensors, Thermal Infrared Multispectral Scanner (TIMS), Color Infrared Film (CIR), Microwave Radar, Satellite Imaging, Laser altimeters or light detection and ranging (LIDAR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), INSAR (Interferometric SAR)
What is the main advantage of using remote sensing techniques in archaeology?
What is the main advantage of using remote sensing techniques in archaeology?
Uncovering unique data that is unobtainable using traditional archaeological excavation techniques
What is the difference between satellite archaeology and ground-based geophysical methods in archaeology?
What is the difference between satellite archaeology and ground-based geophysical methods in archaeology?
Satellite archaeology uses high resolution satellites with thermal and infrared capabilities to pinpoint potential sites of interest in the earth around a meter or so in depth, while ground-based geophysical methods, such as Ground Penetrating Radar and Magnetometry, are used for archaeological imaging but are usually considered a separate discipline from remote sensing.
How does infrared light used by satellites in satellite archaeology differ from visible light?
How does infrared light used by satellites in satellite archaeology differ from visible light?
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Explain the role of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in remote sensing techniques in archaeology.
Explain the role of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in remote sensing techniques in archaeology.
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