SWS Academic Research eLibraryEarth & Planetary Sciences

Scholarly record

SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SYSTEMS FOR COLLECTING AND ANALYZING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA

Alexander Starovoytov

First published: 2019-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2019/2.1/s08.137View metrics

Abstract

Both in science and industry, tailor-made software and hardware systems simplify and speed up the process of obtaining new knowledge or creating new products. Geoscientists have come to rely on geodetic instruments, various sensors and analyzers (for determining physical and chemical properties of soils, air, rocks) and data processing software in their research. Hardware complexes always come with their original software for primary and secondary data processing. These complexes are often aimed at a range of users and are not suitable for specialized or contextually relevant tasks (for example, archaeological field surveys). The efficiency of archaeological research can be enhanced by automating the process of data collection and standardizing descriptive characteristics of objects such as color, structure and composition in order to eliminate any possibility of biased assessments. In this paper, software and hardware systems specifically designed to facilitate archaeological data collection and analysis are presented. In particular, tools for ESRI ArcMap and Agisoft Metashape were designed for GIS project creation, data collection, photogrammetric imaging of each excavation layer and its contents. In addition, two proprietary hardware complexes are presented: an automated spin table for photogrammetric imaging and a colorimeter with an additional module for analyzing individual layers of the excavation. Finally, the method for creating GIS projects and collecting data layer-by-layer is offered.

Publication Impact Profile

PlumX
  • Captures
  • Mendeley - Readers: 7
PLUMX see details

Publication details

Title
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SYSTEMS FOR COLLECTING AND ANALYZING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA
Authors
Alexander Starovoytov
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; 19th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2019, Informatics, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2019
Pages
1059-1064
SWS Citekey
Starovoytov2019810591064
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
978-619-7408-79-9
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
GIStoolspythonequipmentphotogrammetry
References0
0references registered for this publication

Structured references will appear here after the reference import pass. The count is preserved now so the scholarly record is not incomplete.

View or Download full articleAccess options
Full paper accessChoose SWS login, librarian support, or instant article download.

SWS access login

Login as SWS Scientific Committee

Authors and approved SWS contributors will read and export their own linked papers after identity matching by SWS profile, email and SGEM GlobalID.

For librarian assistance: [email protected]

Purchase Instant Access

48-hour online accessComing soon
Online-only accessComing soon
Download the full article in PDF formatEUR 35
  • Article can be downloaded after successful payment.
  • Article may be used according to SWS library access terms.
  • Article cannot be redistributed.
Get full paper

Back to publication list