Direct push sensing in wetland (geo)archaeology: High-resolution reconstruction of buried canal structures (Fossa Carolina, Germany)

摘要

(Geo)archaeological trenching techniques in floodplain and wetland environments are challenging due to the impact of groundwater inflow and highly unstable trench edges. Alternatively, classical driving core techniques often correspond with the contraction of organic layers and bias in height accuracies. Here, we present the application of direct push sensing techniques for minimal-invasive (geo)archaeological surveys in zones affected by a high groundwater table, especially when high-resolution parameterization of buried (geo)archaeological structures is required.