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Tables of Contents for Science and Technology in Historic Preservation
Chapter/Section Title
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Opportunities and Challenges of Preservation Technologies
3
18
Ray A. Williamson
Abstract
3
1
Introduction
3
1
Preservation Technology and Public Policy
4
1
Digital Information Technologies
5
5
Technology Issues
10
3
The Preservation Technology Agenda of the Future
13
4
Conclusion
17
1
References
17
4
II. DISCOVERY, DOCUMENTATION, AND ANALYSIS
Remote Sensing Methods
21
32
Thomas Sever
Abstract
21
1
Introduction
21
2
Remote Sensing and Multispectral Digital Imagery
23
6
Sensors and Platforms
29
4
Multispectral Digital Sensor Systems
33
4
Airborne Sensors
37
4
Portable Sensors
41
3
Image Analysis Software/Hardware
44
1
Conclusion
44
1
Acknowledgements
45
1
Notes
45
1
References
46
7
Near-Surface, High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations
53
22
Don. H. Heimmer
Steven L. De. Vore
Abstract
53
1
Introduction
54
1
Geophysical Techniques
55
10
Example
65
3
Summary
68
4
References
72
3
Science-Based Dating Methods in Historic Preservation
75
22
R. E. Taylor
Abstract
75
1
Introduction
75
2
Radiocarbon
77
13
Dendrochronology
90
1
Archaeomagnetic Dating
91
1
Obsidian Hydration
92
2
Conclusion
94
1
Achnowledgements
94
1
References
95
2
Nondestructive Testing of Historic Structures
97
24
Richard Livingston
Abstract
97
1
Introduction
97
1
Operating Principles of NDT Methods
98
9
Architectural Archaeometry
107
2
Structural Analysis
109
3
Materials Characterization
112
1
Environmental Conditions
113
1
Barriers to Implementation of NDT
114
3
Research Needs
117
1
References
117
4
Recent Advances in Underwater Archaeology
121
22
Daniel Lenihan
Abstract
121
1
Introduction
121
1
Where Are We?: Positioning the Research Vessel
122
3
Where Are We?: Underwater Remote Sensing
125
4
Joysticks and Sleds: Robotics and Towed Arrays
129
3
We Got One ... Now What? Nondestructive Site Documentation
132
4
Gettin' It Together: GIS and Underwater Archaeology
136
1
Swimming Through History: Diving Technology
137
2
Conclusion
139
1
References
140
3
Determination of Provenance
143
30
Edward Sayre
Abstract
143
1
Introduction
143
2
Characterization Through Examination of Structure
145
5
Characterization Through Identification of Raw Materials and Inclusions
150
2
Characterization Through Multielement Compositional Analysis
152
8
Multivariate Statistical Data Handling
160
4
Characterization Through Rations of Stable Isotopes
164
4
Conclusion
168
1
References
168
5
III. RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION
Technologies for Wood Preservation in Historic Preservation
173
20
Joseph Loferski
Abstract
173
1
Introduction
173
2
Wood Deterioration
175
3
Technology for Preservation
178
1
Summary
179
14
Conservation of Cultural Materials from Underwater Sites
193
38
Donny L. Hamilton
Abstract
193
1
Introduction
193
1
Current Conservation Procedures
194
1
Conservation of Metals Recovered from Marine Sites
195
14
Conservation of Wood
209
7
Leather Conservation
216
1
Bone, Ivory
217
2
Ceramics
219
3
Glass Conservation
222
1
Conclusion
223
2
References
225
6
IV. MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND PROTECTION
Geographic Information Systems in Historic Preservation
231
18
Fred Limp
Abstract
231
1
Introduction
231
1
Automated Cartographic Display
232
1
Site or Property Characterization and Inventory
233
12
Conclusion
245
1
References
245
4
The Use of Computers in Cultural Resource Management
249
18
John Myers
Abstract
249
1
Introduction
249
1
Software Development in Cultural Resource Management
250
1
CRM Computer Applications
251
3
Archaeological Applications
254
2
Collections Management Applications
256
2
Multiple Resource Applications
258
4
Conclusion
262
2
Table of Sources
264
3
Cultural Resource Management in Context
267
24
Ruthann Knudson
Abstract
267
1
Introduction
268
3
The Legal Basis for Cultural Resource Management
271
2
Philosophy
273
7
Cultural Resource Management Participants
280
2
Methods
282
3
Summary
285
1
References
286
5
Technologies against Looting and Vandalism
291
18
Judith Reed
Joan Schneider
Abstract
291
1
Introduction
291
8
Legal Issues
299
3
Additional Advantages of Remote Surveillance
302
1
Types of Commercial Monitoring Systems
303
1
Hiprotect
304
1
Evaluating An Archaeological Resource for a Monitoring System
304
2
Long Term Goals and Public Education
306
1
References
307
2
Technologies for In-Place Protection and Long-Term Conservation of Archaeological Sites
309
24
Paul R. Nickens
Abstract
309
1
Introduction
309
2
Archaeological Sites and A Conservation Ethic
311
1
Archaeological Site Protection Technologies and Strategies
312
14
Management Guidelines and Strategies
326
2
Technology Transfer
328
1
Conclusions
329
1
References
329
4
About the Editors
333
2
Index
335