Introduction to Space Archaeology
This book presents the basic principles and the latest advances in space archaeology. Following general reviews of the state of the art of Earth observation technologies and archaeology, the book introduces the principles and methods of space archaeology, remote sensing methods for archaeological su...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore
Springer Nature Singapore
2024, 2024
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2024 |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Earth Observation Technologies.-1. Remote sensing for Earth observation
- 2. Quantitative analysis of research literature on space observation of cultural heritage
- 3. Summary
- Chapter 2. Archaeology and Its Advances.-1. Origin of western archaeology.-2. Birth of archaeology in China.-3. Advances of archaeology in China
- 4. Basic techniques and methods in archaeology.-5. Theoretical developments of archaeology
- Chapter 3. Theory and Methods of Space Archaeology
- 1. Spatiotemporal features of archaeology.-2. Electromagnetic spectrum.-3. Applicability of space archaeology.-Chapter 4. Remote Sensing for Archaeological Survey.-1. Optical remote sensing for archaeological survey.-2. Microwave remote sensing for archaeological survey.-3. LiDAR remote sensing for archaeological survey.-Chapter 5. Integrated Technologies for Space Archaeology.-1. Geophysical technology.-2. Virtual reality.-technology.-3. Web technology.-4. Global navigation satellite system.-5. Geographical information system.-6. Big data.-Chapter 6. Interpretation of world cultural heritage sites from space.-1. Asia.-2. Europe.-3. Africa.-4. Americas
- Chapter 7. Interpretation of cultural heritage sites in China.-1. Silk Road.-2. Grand Canal.-3. Great Wall.-Chapter 8. Future of Space Archaeology.-1. Development of archaeology.-2. From archaeology to space archaeology.-3. Research agenda in space archaeology.-4. Disciplinary development and education in space archaeology.-5. Broad outlook of space archaeology for cultural heritage sites.-Appendix 1. International organizations on space archaeology.-Appendix 2. Major conferences on space archaeology