Le portail francophone de la géomatique

Rubrique : SIG, Applications thématiques / Archéologie

 Description : Geographical Information Systems is a rapidly growing archaeological method which has moved from the domain of the computer specialist into that of the wider archaeological community. This book provides a comprehensive manual on the use of GIS in archaeology and is designed to explore the concept of GIS and illustrate how it can be put to practical use. The authors discuss spatial database design, data acquisition, methods of spatial data modelling, spatial analysis, and techniques of visualization from an archaeological perspective. Exploring the strengths and limitations of GIS, this book is an essential tool for students and professional archaeologists alike.