Interpreting archaeological topography: 3D data, visualization and observation

摘要

This book is a combined effort between the editors, authors, and ArchaeoLandscapes Europe, an organization self-described as "established to support the development of aerial approaches and remote sensing techniques across Europe, to encourage the exchange of expertise and skills, to foster cooperation between archaeological institutions, and to enhance public awareness" (ⅳ). This volume in particular aims to publicize the applications of Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR), remote-sensing techniques, and web-based GIScience in research, education, and conservation contexts. The authors describe a pressing need to integrate the benefits that archaeological fieldwork and 3D data bring to research in order to make the most of both methods. The ability of 3D research to enhance the understanding of on-the-ground survey methods and vice versa is a main focus of the volume, as is expanding the awareness of this approach to gathering archaeological knowledge.