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Remote Sensing: Instrumentation for Nondestructive Exploration of Cultural Resources (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Stanley A. Morain

 
9780266573197: Remote Sensing: Instrumentation for Nondestructive Exploration of Cultural Resources (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how remote sensing reveals buried features and clues about the past.

This nonfiction guide explains sensors, data processing, and interpretation methods used in archaeology. It surveys radar, microwave, infrared, and other techniques to map sites, detect subsurface structures, and understand landscapes without digging.

  • How different sensors capture visible, infrared, radar, and microwave data
  • Ways to interpret imagery and learn about soil moisture, vegetation, and terrain
  • Ground-based tools that help locate buried structures and artifacts
  • Practical examples and references for applying remote sensing to archaeological research
Ideal for readers who want a practical overview of remote sensing in cultural resource exploration and archaeology.

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