Setting of optimal operational parameters to magnetical prospecting of archaeological structures

Authors

  • Jose Antonio Peña Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Granada / Instituto Andaluz de Geofísica, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n.
  • José Antonio Esquivel Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Granada / Instituto Andaluz de Geofísica, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n.
  • M. Oliva Rodríguez-Ariza Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Granada
  • Beatriz Benjumea Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Granada / Instituto Andaluz de Geofísica, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/tp.1996.v53.i2.395

Keywords:

Archaeology, Magnetism, Methodology, Operational parameters, Geophysical prospecting

Abstract


Magnetic exploration applied to Archaeology has some specific characteristics that affect the operability and work methodology. In this article an assessment is made of the existing conditions and their influence on the design of the exploration (e.g. treatment of superficial remains, distances between stations) and the study of optimum positions of the sensors, depending upon the characteristics of the terrain. Finally, a methodology is outlined that permits the accomplishment of an optimized research design.

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Published

1996-12-30

How to Cite

Peña, J. A., Esquivel, J. A., Rodríguez-Ariza, M. O., & Benjumea, B. (1996). Setting of optimal operational parameters to magnetical prospecting of archaeological structures. Trabajos De Prehistoria, 53(2), 119–129. https://doi.org/10.3989/tp.1996.v53.i2.395

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