Interpreting archaeological topography : airborne laser scanning, 3D data and ground observation / edited by Rachel S. Opitz and David C. Cowley.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Opitz, Rachel S.

Cowley, David, 1966-

Series:

Occasional publication of the Aerial Archaeology Research Group ; no. 5.

Occasional publication of the Aerial Archaeology Research Group ; no. 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological surveying--Laser use in.

Archaeological surveying.

Topographical surveying--Laser use in.

Topographical surveying.

Optical radar in archaeology.

Three-dimensional imaging in archaeology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 p.)

Other Title:

Interpreting archaeological topography : 3D data, visualisation and observation

Place of Publication:

Oxford, U.K. ; Oakville, Conn. : Oxbow Books, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS), or lidar, is an enormously important innovation for data collection and interpretation in archaeology. The application of archaeological 3D data deriving from sources including ALS, close-range photogrammetry and terrestrial and photogrammetric scanners has grown exponentially over the last decade. Such data present numerous possibilities and challenges, from ensuring that applications remain archaeologically relevant, to developing practices that integrate the manipulation and interrogation of complex digital datasets with the skills of archaeological observatio

Contents:

Lasers, 3D data and interpretation of archaeological topography / Rachel Opitz and David Cowley

An overview of airborne and terrestrial laser scanning in archaeology / Rachel Opitz

Airborne laser scanning and archaeological interpretation : bringing back the people / Michael Doneus and Thomas Kuhteiber

Cultivating the "wilderness" : how lidar can improve archaeological landscape understanding / Ole Risbl

I walked, I saw, I surveyed, but what did I see? ... and what did I survey? / Stratford Halliday

Interpreting aerial images / Rog Palmer

Messy landscapes : lidar and the practices of landscaping / Dimitrij Mleku

Visualizations of lidar derived relief models / Ziga Kokalj, Klemen Zaksek and Kristof Ostir

Worth a thousand words : photogrammetry for archaeological 3D survey / Fabio Remondino

From lidar to LSCM : micro-topographies of archaeological finds / Adrian A. Evans, Mhairi L. Maxwell and Gemma L. Cruickshanks

Using lidar : fitting to purpose / Simon Crutchley

Lidar and world heritage : sites in Ireland : why was such a rich data source gathered, how is it being utilised, and what lessons have been learned? / Anthony Corns and Robert Shaw

The role of lidar intensity data in interpreting environmental and cultural archaeological landscapes / Keith Challis and Andy J. Howard

The changing picture of archaeological landscapes : lidar prospection over very large areas as part of a cultural heritage strategy / Ralf Hesse

Lidar in Mediterranean agricultural landscapes : reassessing land use in the mauguio / Nicolas Poirier, Rachel Opitz, Laure Nuninger, and Kristof Ostir

Using lidar as part of a multi-sensor approach to archaeological survey and interpretation / Rebecca Bennett, Kate Welham, Ross A. Hill and Andrew Ford

Remotely acquired, not remotely sensed : using lidar as a field survey tool / Stewart Ainsworth, Al Oswald and Dave Went

Lidar survey in the Bru na Boinne World Heritage Site / Stephen Davis, Conor Brady, Will Megarry and Kevin Barton

Immersive visualisation of survey and laser scanning : the case for using computer game engines / Keith Challis and Mark Kincey

The practice of collaboration / Anthony Beck.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-78297-110-6

OCLC:

829461144