What is GIS?
GIS
stands for Geographic Information System. GIS
technology can be used for scientific
investigations, resource management, and
development planning. A GIS is a computer system
capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and
displaying geographically referenced
information.The data can be captured and filed
using computers. Maps can be built with variuous
layers of information. The computers can be used
to manipulate this data to perform complex
analysis. The condition of the Earth's surface,
atmosphere, and subsurface can be examined by
feeding satellite data into a GIS. GIS technology
gives researchers the ability to examine the
variations in Earth processes over days, months,
and years.Archeological
Remote Sensing Library of Geophysical Imagery
Imagery in
this library is derived from archaeological
remote sensing projects conducted primarily by
the Archeo-Imaging Lab at the University of
Arkansas. These projects utilize a suite of
near-surface geophysical prospecting methods
including ground penetrating radar, proton
magnetometry, fluxgate gradiometry, electrical
resistivity, and electromagnetic induction
methods.
North American
Database of Archaeological Geophysics
Database
and website that aims to promote use, education,
communication, and a knowledge base of the
practice of archaeological geophysics in North
America. Image library, projects database,
bibliography, educational materials, instruments
and manufacturer, practioners, and events.
GIS in
Archaeology
This
website provides general overview of the use of
Geographic Information Systems(GIS) in
archaeology. The website is hosted by the
University of Alabama Office of Archaeological
Research.
Satellite Remote Sensing and
Archaeology
This
website aims to provide a focus for information
relating to the application of satellite imagery
to archaeology. A search facility is also
available.
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