Geographical Information Systems in ArchaeologyGeographical Information Systems has moved from the domain of the computer specialist into the wider archaeological community, providing it with an exciting new research method. This clearly written but rigorous book provides a comprehensive guide to that use. Topics covered include: the theoretical context and the basics of GIS; data acquisition including database design; interpolation of elevation models; exploratory data analysis including spatial queries; statistical spatial analysis; map algebra; spatial operations including the calculation of slope and aspect, filtering and erosion modeling; methods for analysing regions; visibility analysis; network analysis including hydrological modeling; the production of high quality output for paper and electronic publication; and the use and production of metadata. Offering an extensive range of archaeological examples, it is an invaluable source of practical information for all archaeologists, whether engaged in cultural resource management or academic research. This is essential reading for both the novice and the advanced user. |
Contents
Section 1 | 40 |
Section 2 | 49 |
Section 3 | 75 |
Section 4 | 105 |
Section 5 | 110 |
Section 6 | 135 |
Section 7 | 150 |
Section 8 | 155 |
Section 9 | 160 |
Section 10 | 190 |
Section 11 | 199 |
Section 12 | 223 |
Section 13 | 227 |
Section 14 | 230 |
Section 15 | 244 |
Section 16 | 246 |
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aerial photographs algorithms analysis ArcGIS attribute data autocorrelation buffers Burrough and McDonnell calculated Chapter choropleth mapping classification clusters contour lines coordinates correlation cost cost-surface create database defined density derived described digital elevation model digitising distance distribution edges elevation data error ESRI example filters function geospatial geospatial metadata Geostatistical GIS packages GIS programs GIS software graph grid identify imagery interpolation intervisibility inverse distance weighting kriging Kythera Kythera Island Project landscape least-cost paths linear map algebra map cell McDonnell 1998 measure Mesolithic metadata methods neighbours nodes null hypothesis patterns pixel points polygon possible predictive modelling problem raster map record referred regions regression relationships represent result RMSE sample satellite scale sherds slope and aspect soil space spatial data statistical study area surface survey Table techniques Thiessen polygons topological total station types users variables vector objects vertices viewshed visibility