This paper will introduce and discuss the utility of a LiDAR ground-based approach to data collec... more This paper will introduce and discuss the utility of a LiDAR ground-based approach to data collection and
analysis within archaeological sites that are complex topographically and stratigraphically. LiDAR
technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for more subtle imagery
and multivariate analysis far beyond simple photogrammetric data capture approaches. In recent years,
LiDAR technology has been utilised within archaeology in two ways. The more common approach is its
use for aerial survey in order to capture three-dimensional imagery of topography and other landscape
features. The second, which is far less common, is ground survey to capture a more detailed 3D image of
architectural units upon the conclusion of an excavation or excavation season. It allows for disparate
parts of large sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit. While LiDAR survey is often proposed as
a solution to the problems of archaeological digital data capture, there are many pitfalls that must be
considered. In this paper, we will discuss various methodological issues and present the first run of data
analysis whereby all of the areas of a large multi-period and topographically complex early urban
settlement are integrated into a single analytical unit. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-
Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the utility of this kind of approach to data collection and
In recent years, airborne LiDAR technology has been systematically applied for the measurement of... more In recent years, airborne LiDAR technology has been systematically applied for the measurement of the dimensions of topographically complex sites. For the most part, this provides a coarse and general digital framework for analysis. This paper will discuss the utility of terrestrial LiDAR as a technology for measuring the dimensions topographically complex archaeological sites. LiDAR technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for subtle imagery and analysis. LiDAR technology allows for disparate areas of sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit and for more accurate estimation of site sizes. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the some of the advantages of this kind of approach to data collection and analysis.
This paper will introduce and discuss the utility of a LiDAR ground-based approach to data collec... more This paper will introduce and discuss the utility of a LiDAR ground-based approach to data collection and
analysis within archaeological sites that are complex topographically and stratigraphically. LiDAR
technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for more subtle imagery
and multivariate analysis far beyond simple photogrammetric data capture approaches. In recent years,
LiDAR technology has been utilised within archaeology in two ways. The more common approach is its
use for aerial survey in order to capture three-dimensional imagery of topography and other landscape
features. The second, which is far less common, is ground survey to capture a more detailed 3D image of
architectural units upon the conclusion of an excavation or excavation season. It allows for disparate
parts of large sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit. While LiDAR survey is often proposed as
a solution to the problems of archaeological digital data capture, there are many pitfalls that must be
considered. In this paper, we will discuss various methodological issues and present the first run of data
analysis whereby all of the areas of a large multi-period and topographically complex early urban
settlement are integrated into a single analytical unit. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-
Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the utility of this kind of approach to data collection and
In recent years, airborne LiDAR technology has been systematically applied for the measurement of... more In recent years, airborne LiDAR technology has been systematically applied for the measurement of the dimensions of topographically complex sites. For the most part, this provides a coarse and general digital framework for analysis. This paper will discuss the utility of terrestrial LiDAR as a technology for measuring the dimensions topographically complex archaeological sites. LiDAR technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for subtle imagery and analysis. LiDAR technology allows for disparate areas of sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit and for more accurate estimation of site sizes. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the some of the advantages of this kind of approach to data collection and analysis.
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analysis within archaeological sites that are complex topographically and stratigraphically. LiDAR
technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for more subtle imagery
and multivariate analysis far beyond simple photogrammetric data capture approaches. In recent years,
LiDAR technology has been utilised within archaeology in two ways. The more common approach is its
use for aerial survey in order to capture three-dimensional imagery of topography and other landscape
features. The second, which is far less common, is ground survey to capture a more detailed 3D image of
architectural units upon the conclusion of an excavation or excavation season. It allows for disparate
parts of large sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit. While LiDAR survey is often proposed as
a solution to the problems of archaeological digital data capture, there are many pitfalls that must be
considered. In this paper, we will discuss various methodological issues and present the first run of data
analysis whereby all of the areas of a large multi-period and topographically complex early urban
settlement are integrated into a single analytical unit. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-
Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the utility of this kind of approach to data collection and
analysis.
analysis within archaeological sites that are complex topographically and stratigraphically. LiDAR
technology can capture millions of data points in a brief span of time allowing for more subtle imagery
and multivariate analysis far beyond simple photogrammetric data capture approaches. In recent years,
LiDAR technology has been utilised within archaeology in two ways. The more common approach is its
use for aerial survey in order to capture three-dimensional imagery of topography and other landscape
features. The second, which is far less common, is ground survey to capture a more detailed 3D image of
architectural units upon the conclusion of an excavation or excavation season. It allows for disparate
parts of large sites to be integrated into a single analytical unit. While LiDAR survey is often proposed as
a solution to the problems of archaeological digital data capture, there are many pitfalls that must be
considered. In this paper, we will discuss various methodological issues and present the first run of data
analysis whereby all of the areas of a large multi-period and topographically complex early urban
settlement are integrated into a single analytical unit. Data from the archaeological site of Tell es-
Safi/Gath, Israel will be used to demonstrate the utility of this kind of approach to data collection and
analysis.