Ground-Penetrating Radar for Archaeology (Geophysical Methods for Archaeology)

La 4e de couverture porte : "Ground-penetrating radar is a near-surface geophysical technique that can provide three-dimensional maps and other images of buried archaeological features and associated stratigraphy in a precise way. this book, by the expert in the field, provides the basics of the physics, chemistry, geology, and archaeology in a clear fashion, unburdened by complex equations or theory. the reader will be able to understand how the latest equipment and software and the results of data collection and processing can be latest equipment and software and the results of data collection and processing can be used effectively in a number of different settings. Both potential pitfalls and successes, used effectively in a number of different settings. Both potential pitfalls and successes, as well as the reasons for them, are discussed. The many well-illustrated examples, with important tables and graphs, are useful for reference in the field and for data processing." "Ground-penetrating radar [GPR] is a near-surface geophysical technique that can provide three-dimensional maps and other images of buried archaeological features and associated stratigraphy in a precise way. This book, by the expert in the field, provides the basics of the physics, chemistry, geology, and archaeology in a clear fashion, unburdened by complex equations or theory. The reader will be able to understand how the latest equipment and software and the results of data collection and processing can be used effectively in a number of different settings. Both potential pitfalls and successes and the reasons for them are discussed. The many well-illustrated examples, with important tables and graphs, are useful for reference in the field and for data processing"-- Back cover Contents 6 List of Figures, Tables, and Equations 8 Acknowledgments 14 Ch01. Archaeological Geophysics 18 Ch02. Introduction to Ground-Penetrating Radar 29 Ch03. GPR Theory and Practice 41 Ch04. Ground-Penetrating Radar Equipment and Acquisition Software 105 Ch05. Velocity Analysis 124 Ch06. Post-acquisition Data Processing 146 Ch07. Interpretation of GPR Data 166 Ch08. Conclusion 213 References 223 Index 250 About the Author 258 Chapter One: Archaeological GeophysicsChapter Two: Introduction to Ground-penetrating RadarChapter Three: GPR Theory and PracticeChapter Four: Ground-Penetrating Radar Equipment and Acquisition SoftwareChapter Five: Velocity AnalysisChapter Six: Post-acquisition Data ProcessingChapter Seven: Interpretation of GPR DataChapter Eight: ConclusionReferencesIndexAbout the Author A concise and easy-to-read summary of all the latest and crucial aspects of ground-penetrating radar uses and data collection, analysis, and processing for archaeological mapping and exploration.