A comprehensive and comprehendible guide to one of the most promising methods of non-invasive archaeological exploration. . . . Traditional archaeological excavation methods are sometimes daunting due to political or financial complications. Other times, an improperly planned dig can destroy or entirely overlook the artifacts being sought. In either case, ground-penetrating radar, or GPR, is an increasingly applicable technology, but one that few archaeologists truly understand. That is where this book excels. It is tailored towards an archaeological community who are for the most part apprehensive about using 'high-tech' instruments and feel more comfortable on their hands and knees digging in the dirt. Its abundant illustrations and easy-to-understand tables help to keep this potentially daunting subject matter accessible. It also contains more complex equations and theory so that the more technically oriented can use it as a reference tool. Includes instructions and case examples, which highlight the strengths and weaknesses of this important technology and, overall, give a clear picture of strengths and pitfalls of the medium as a whole.
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Conyers and Goodman have provided a much-needed manual for the understanding and application of GPR to archaeological investigations....They have brought the complexities of GPR technology out of the realm of magic and into the field application level ofthe archaeologist....Should be required reading in every introductory archaeological methodology course. (Geoarchaeology )
Any archaeologist or cultural resource manager interested in learning what is beneath the ground surface will want this book. (American Antiquity )
The authors should be complimented on their efforts to write at a level approachable by the general archaeological public while at the same time providing sufficient information to get one started in GPR surveying. (Society Of Archaeological Sciences Bulletin )
Good, general background information...with a number of excellent, best-case examples. (Journal Of Anthropological Research )
Well-illustrated, well-edited, well-produced, but does the book do the subject justice? The answer is an unqualified 'yes.' This book is not an exhaustive methodological review of GPR theory, technology, technique and application, even in archaeology. It is a well-written review for the non-GPR expert of both the past and present use of GPR in archaeological studies--a difficult, yet successful accomplishment. (Ervan Garrison Journal Of The Society For Industrial Archaeology )
This book explains practical technicalities such as differences between systems with low-frequency antennas, which can penetrate deeply, and high-frequency antennas, which have much higher resolution. It covers practicalities including data collection, data processing, synthetic modeling, time-depth analyses, and mapping buried surfaces. (Mammoth Trumpet )
Conyers and Goodman have provided a much-needed manual for the understanding and application of GPR to archaeological investigations....They have brought the complexities of GPR technology out of the realm of magic and into the field application level of the archaeologist....Should be required reading in every introductory archaeological methodology course. (Geoarchaeology )
Any archaeologist or cultural resource manager interested in learning what is beneath the ground surface will want this book. (American Antiquity )
The authors should be complimented on their efforts to write at a level approachable by the general archaeological public while at the same time providing sufficient information to get one started in GPR surveying. (Society Of Archaeological Sciences Bulletin )
Good, general background information...with a number of excellent, best-case examples. (Journal Of Anthropological Research )
Well-illustrated, well-edited, well-produced, but does the book do the subject justice? The answer is an unqualified 'yes.' This book is not an exhaustive methodological review of GPR theory, technology, technique and application, even in archaeology. It is a well-written review for the non-GPR expert of both the past and present use of GPR in archaeological studies--a difficult, yet successful accomplishment. (Ervan Garrison Journal Of The Society For Industrial Archaeology )
This book explains practical technicalities such as differences between systems with low-frequency antennas, which can penetrate deeply, and high-frequency antennas, which have much higher resolution. It covers practicalities including data collection, data processing, synthetic modeling, time-depth analyses, and mapping buried surfaces. (Mammoth Trumpet )
Conyers and Goodman have provided a much-needed manual for the understanding and application of GPR to archaeological investigations....They have brought the complexities of GPR technology out of the realm of magic and into the field application level of the archaeologist....Should be required reading in every introductory archaeological methodology course. (Geoarchaeology )
About the Author
Lawrence B. Conyers presently teaches in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Denver and conducts geophysical research at archaeological sites throughout the United States and Central American.
Since 1989, Dean Goodman has headed the Geophysical Archaeometry Laboratory of the University of Miami, Japan Division.
Since 1989, Dean Goodman has headed the Geophysical Archaeometry Laboratory of the University of Miami, Japan Division.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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No more "black box" fears,
By Doug McFarland (Ellensburg, Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Introduction for Archaeologists (Paperback)
This book is a must for any archaeologist who wishes to exit the 20th century and enter the 21st. The authors explain how ground penetrating radar works and how it is applicable to archaeology in plain understandable language. There are several case studies included in the text, showing the spectrum of application and possibilities for this exciting technology. Also included is a table showing the likelyhood for definitive archaeological feature imaging in differing geologic matrixes. The text is written for the archaeologist and not the geophysicist, making it easy to understand. The contents of this book make it an excellent learning tool and field guide for archaeologists everywhere. This is a great addition to your research library.
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A solid, understandable, introduction to GPR,
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This review is from: Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Introduction for Archaeologists (Paperback)
This was the first manuscript on GPR I read, and in hindsight, I am glad I started with this approachable volume. This book admirably succeeds in explaining the theory and methods of GPR, and gives the reader the ability to make sense of often confusing GPR profiles and results. This handy volume should be on the shelf of not only archaeologist who use radar equipment, but also on the shelf of anyone who has to interpret GPR results.
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Easy on Archaeologists,
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This review is from: Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Introduction for Archaeologists (Paperback)
This introductory book on GPR, intended for an archaeological audience, hits the mark perfectly. It is well worth the price and, when combined with training courses from the two book authors, an archaeologist with no prior experience in GPR can establish a foothold in this exciting field. While this book is somewhat outdated by Conyer's newer edition, this book is an essential item on my bookshelf, if I can only figure out where I left it.
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