The application of GPS technology in archaeology

Authors

  • Xesús Amado Reino Grupo de Investigación en Arqueología del Paisaje. Departamento de Historia 1. Facultade de Xeografía e Historia. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/tp.1997.v54.i1.384

Keywords:

(GPS) Global Positioning System, Differential correction, Geodesy, Archaeological Survey, Inventory, Archaeology, Mapping

Abstract


The adoption of GPS technology in Archaeology is relatively recent and its use is increasing more and more. The excellent results obtained from the mapping of archaeological elements has led many archaeologists to acquire GPS systems, professional in some cases and pocket in other. This paper tries to introduce this technology, showing its possibilities and more frequent uses in archaeology. This contribution also tries to give a critical vision in the application of the different kind of receivers and the ways of professional use.

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Published

1997-06-30

How to Cite

Amado Reino, X. (1997). The application of GPS technology in archaeology. Trabajos De Prehistoria, 54(1), 155–165. https://doi.org/10.3989/tp.1997.v54.i1.384

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