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Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

Autor James Conolly, Mark Lake
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 4 mai 2006
This book provides a comprehensive guide on the use of Geographical Information Systems in archaeology and illustrates how GIS can be put to practical use. Examining issues such as data acquisition, methods of analysis and techniques of visualization, the book is an essential tool for students and professional archaeologists alike.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521793308
ISBN-10: 0521793300
Pagini: 358
Ilustrații: 188 figures
Dimensiuni: 178 x 253 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.87 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Introduction and theoretical issues in archaeological GIS; 2. First principles; 3. Putting GIS to work in archaeology; 4. The geodatabase; 5. Spatial data acquisition; 6. Building surface models; 7. Beginning exploratory data analysis; 8. Spatial analysis; 9. Map algebra, surface derivatives and spatial processes; 10. Regions: territories, catchments and viewsheds; 11. Routes: networks, cost paths and hydrology; 12. Maps and digital cartography; 13. Maintaining spatial data.

Recenzii

'There is no stone unturned here - the manual contains sections for nearly every conceivable use of GIS, and each chapter illustrates the whys and how-tos in clear language with plenty of illustrations and supporting charts...an invaluable tool for both the novice and the experienced professional who seeks a better understanding of this important research tool.' Dirt Brothers.org
' … the book is well written, lavishly illustrated and attractively presented. The authors constantly demonstrate their considerable knowledge and skill in GIS, while making the technical, mathematical and computer issues easily comprehensible.' South African Archaeological Bulletin

Notă biografică

James Conolly