| View Larger Image | Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Introduction for Archaeologists | Paperbackby Conyers Lawrence B. (Author)
| List Price: | $32.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | AltaMira Press | | Page Count: | 232 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 09, 1997 | | Sales Rank: | 2,011,951nd |
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Product Description
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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 3 reviews)
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A solid, understandable, introduction to GPR by W. E. Whittaker (Iowa City)  5 Stars
August 18, 2004
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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False Advertising!!!  1 Stars
November 18, 2001
If you read the description of this book above it states "It also contains more complex equations and theory so that the more technically oriented can use it as a reference tool". This is NOT true at all. There are literally 3 equation in the whole book and they are all simple ones such as K^(1/2) = c / v , where 'c' is speed of light in vacuum, 'v' is velocity of light in material, and K is dieletric permittivity. The other 2 equations are just as simple. This is not at all suited for the "technically oriented" and it is not at all suited for anyone interested in the electromagnetic theory behind GPR. It does cite some papers that might be of use for those who are interested in the real theory behind GPR, but otherwise it is pretty soft science.
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No more "black box" fears by Doug McFarland (Ellensburg, Washington, USA) 5 Stars
March 26, 2000
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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