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I. | Introduction | |
Chapter 1 | The Opportunities and Challenges of Preservation Technologies | 3 |
Abstract | 3 | |
Introduction | 3 | |
Preservation Technology and Public Policy | 4 | |
Digital Information Technologies | 5 | |
Technology Issues | 10 | |
The Preservation Technology Agenda of the Future | 13 | |
Conclusion | 17 | |
References | 17 | |
II. | Discovery, Documentation, and Analysis | |
Chapter 2 | Remote Sensing Methods | 21 |
Abstract | 21 | |
Introduction | 21 | |
Remote Sensing and Multispectral Digital Imagery | 23 | |
Sensors and Platforms | 29 | |
Multispectral Digital Sensor Systems | 33 | |
Airborne Sensors | 37 | |
Portable Sensors | 41 | |
Image Analysis Software/Hardware | 44 | |
Conclusion | 44 | |
Acknowledgements | 45 | |
Notes | 45 | |
References | 46 | |
Chapter 3 | Near-Surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations | 53 |
Abstract | 53 | |
Introduction | 54 | |
Geophysical Techniques | 55 | |
Example | 65 | |
Summary | 68 | |
References | 72 | |
Chapter 4 | Science-Based Dating Methods in Historic Preservation | 75 |
Abstract | 75 | |
Introduction | 75 | |
Radiocarbon | 77 | |
Dendrochronology | 90 | |
Archaeomagnetic Dating | 91 | |
Obsidian Hydration | 92 | |
Conclusion | 94 | |
Acknowledgments | 94 | |
References | 95 | |
Chapter 5 | Nondestructive Testing of Historic Structures | 97 |
Abstract | 97 | |
Introduction | 97 | |
Operating Principles of NDT Methods | 98 | |
Architectural Archaeometry | 107 | |
Structural Analysis | 109 | |
Materials Characterization | 112 | |
Environmental Conditions | 113 | |
Barriers to Implementation of NDT | 114 | |
Research Needs | 117 | |
References | 117 | |
Chapter 6 | Recent Advances in Underwater Archaeology | 121 |
Abstract | 121 | |
Introduction | 121 | |
Where Are We?: Positioning the Research Vessel | 122 | |
Where Are We?: Underwater Remote Sensing | 125 | |
Joysticks and Sleds: Robotics and Towed Arrays | 129 | |
We Got One ... Now What? Nondestructive Site Documentation | 132 | |
Gettin' It Together: GIS and Underwater Archaeology | 136 | |
Swimming Through History: Diving Technology | 137 | |
Conclusion | 139 | |
References | 140 | |
Chapter 7 | Determination of Provenance | 143 |
Abstract | 143 | |
Introduction | 143 | |
Characterization Through Examination of Structure | 145 | |
Characterization Through Identification of Raw Materials and Inclusions | 150 | |
Characterization Through Multielement Compositional Analysis | 152 | |
Multivariate Statistical Data Handling | 160 | |
Characterization Through Ratios of Stable Isotopes | 164 | |
Conclusion | 168 | |
References | 168 | |
III. | Restoration and Conservation | |
Chapter 8 | Technologies for Wood Preservation in Historic Preservation | 173 |
Abstract | 173 | |
Introduction | 173 | |
Wood Deterioration | 175 | |
Technology for Preservation | 178 | |
Summary | 179 | |
Chapter 9 | Conservation of Cultural Materials from Underwater Sites | 193 |
Abstract | 193 | |
Introduction | 193 | |
Current Conservation Procedures | 194 | |
Conservation of Metals Recovered from Marine Sites | 195 | |
Conservation of Wood | 209 | |
Leather Conservation | 216 | |
Bone, Ivory | 217 | |
Ceramics | 219 | |
Glass Conservation | 222 | |
Conclusion | 223 | |
References | 225 | |
IV. | Management, Maintenance, and Protection | |
Chapter 10 | Geographic Information Systems in Historic Preservation | 231 |
Abstract | 231 | |
Introduction | 231 | |
Automated Cartographic Display | 232 | |
Site or Property Characterization and Inventory | 233 | |
Conclusion | 245 | |
References | 245 | |
Chapter 11 | The Use of Computers in Cultural Resource Management | 249 |
Abstract | 249 | |
Introduction | 249 | |
Software Development in Cultural Resource Management | 250 | |
CRM Computer Applications | 251 | |
Archaeological Applications | 254 | |
Collections Management Applications | 256 | |
Multiple Resource Applications | 258 | |
Conclusion | 262 | |
Table of Sources | 264 | |
Chapter 12 | Cultural Resource Management in Context | 267 |
Abstract | 267 | |
Introduction | 268 | |
The Legal Basis for Cultural Resource Management | 271 | |
Philosophy | 273 | |
Cultural Resource Management Participants | 280 | |
Methods | 282 | |
Summary | 285 | |
References | 286 | |
Chapter 13 | Technologies against Looting and Vandalism | 291 |
Abstract | 291 | |
Introduction | 291 | |
Legal Issues | 299 | |
Additional Advantages of Remote Surveillance | 302 | |
Types of Commercial Monitoring Systems | 303 | |
Hiprotect | 304 | |
Evaluating An Archaeological Resource for a Monitoring System | 304 | |
Long Term Goals and Public Education | 306 | |
References | 307 | |
Chapter 14 | Technologies for In-Place Protection and Long-Term Conservation of Archaeological Sites | 309 |
Abstract | 309 | |
Introduction | 309 | |
Archaeological Sites and A Conservation Ethic | 311 | |
Archaeological Site Protection Technologies and Strategies | 312 | |
Management Guidelines and Strategies | 326 | |
Technology Transfer | 328 | |
Conclusions | 329 | |
References | 329 | |
About the Editors | 333 | |
Index | 335 |
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