A FIELD GUIDE TO GEOPHYSICS IN ARCHAEOLOGY

John Oswin

This unique work examines the science of geophysics operations in archaeology and gives non-specialist students both the confidence and the competence to set up and carry out their own surveys.

A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology

explains the processes involved in clear and accessible language
gives a step-by-step guide to setting up and carrying out a survey
demonstrates the application of science to instruments
gives examples of results of surveys and shows how to interpret them
explains soil conditions measured by the techniques and relates them to archaeological features.

With many illustrations to explain the text and techniques, this book will be an invaluable resource for specialists and non-specialists in archaeological geophysics alike.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations
Preface

Introduction
Science basics
The instruments
Processing the data
Geophysics survey campaign
Examples of surveys
To sum up

Appendices
A. Detailed descriptions of the main instruments
B. Details of commonly-used processing software
C. Kit list
Glossary
Further reading
Index

Extent: 240 pages, 8-page colour section
Binding: Hardback
Published: 2009
ISBN: 978-3-540-76691-9

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