September 2004
Posted September 27, 2004Ancient Sites, Modern Maps: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Archaeology
Archaeological Research Facility
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“Ancient Sites, Modern Maps:
Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Archaeology”
A Workshop for Practicing Archaeologists Exploring New Technologies
October 29-30, 2004
University of California, Berkeley
Workshop Program
Presentations:
Not to be quoted or reproduced without contacting the authors.
Howard Foster
Arleen Garcia Presentation
George Herbst Presentation Map
Sven Ouzman Presentation
Wei Luo Presentation
October 29: Presentations
305 Wurster Hall
Free and open to the public
October 30: Working group
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pre-registration required; space limited.
Pre-registration deadline: October 22, 2004
Please direct inquiries to: cari@berkeley.edu.
Description:
The Geographic Information Science Center and the Archaeological Research Facility of the University of California, Berkeley, are planning a workshop bringing together archaeologists and remote sensing specialists from the UC Berkeley campus and elsewhere to exchange ideas, methods, problems, and possible solutions. This workshop may be of interest to specialists in remote sensing and GIS technology, as well as those engaged in the study of a range of disciplines, including archaeology, anthropology, history of art, geography, cultural heritage preservation.
Geographic information systems have become increasingly important tools for archaeologists, as these systems link information to precisely calibrated physical locations, and integrate information drawn from multiple sources. Within GIS, the sub-speciality of remote sensing is also an increasingly important tool. The usefulness of aerial photographs for identifying and analyzing archaeological sites was recognized from the early days of aviation, and the imagery now available from an array of aircraft- and satellite-borne sensors provides even greater potential for investigating archaeological problems..
Public presentations of archaeology projects utilizing remote sensing technologies will take place October 29. GIS and remote sensing specialists will act as discussants. These presentations will be open to the campus and the larger community. All those interested are welcome.
Saturday, October 30 will be a day of work sessions for attendees and presenters. This workshop is envisioned not as providing final answers to archaeological problems but as a working meeting of specialists who can bring to bear expertise in GIS and RS technologies, listen to the needs of practicing archaeologists, and work with them in developing practical procedures for image analysis. It is an opportunity for practitioners and students to consult with experts on their projects and methods. The workshop in Remote Sensing and Archaeology presents a model for furthering the practice of archaeology as well as expanding the utility in non-traditional areas of the rapidly developing field of Geographic Information Science.
This workshop is sponsored by the Geographic Information Science Center and the Archaeological Research Facility of the University of California, Berkeley.
Posted September 17, 2004
Conference on Urban Remote Sensing
JOINT CONFERENCES ON URBAN REMOTE SENSING - Remote Sensing and Data Fusion over Urban Areas (URBAN 2005) and Remote Sensing of Urban Areas(URS 2005)which will be held March 13 - 15th 2005 at Arizona State University (ASU)in Tempe, Phoenix, Arizona
You are kindly invited to register and participate as a presenting author or as a guest interested in the most recent research results. Please visit the official Webpage (www.urban-remote-sensing.org
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