Experiences from motorized GPR surveys in Iceland

Motorized multi-channel GPR investigations in Iceland in July 2022 showed great potential for large-scale archaeological geophysical surveys. Investigations on selected sites demonstrated effective fieldwork opportunities with excellent signal penetration through thick layers of ash and sand and ver...

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Main Authors: Gabler, Manuel, Paasche, Knut, Traustadóttir, Ragnheiður
Format: Book Part
Language:English
Published: 2023
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ddc:550
archaeological prospection
heritage management
Iceland
landscape archaeology
motorized ground penetrating radar
turf houses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.38072/978-3-928794-83-1/p23
https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:gbv:8:3-2023-00142-3
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Summary:Motorized multi-channel GPR investigations in Iceland in July 2022 showed great potential for large-scale archaeological geophysical surveys. Investigations on selected sites demonstrated effective fieldwork opportunities with excellent signal penetration through thick layers of ash and sand and very good contrast of turf houses towards the surrounding soil. Although Iceland has very challenging landscapes, many places are perfect suitable for motorized surveys making them very efficient for landscape archaeological investigations.

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