Magnetometry for Archaeologists covers the most widely used method for
archaeological surveying. Authors Arnold Aspinall, Chris Gaffney, and
Armin Schmidt recount the history of magnetometers from their inception
through today's state-of-the-art detectors, explain the physics behind
the different types of sensors, and describe the most fruitful ways in
which the technology can be employed. They also consider the theoretical
and practical uses of magnetometry from for many archaeological periods
and regions. The reader learns exactly what magnetometry measures, and
how knowledge gained from it influences the ways in which surveys are
undertaken. The authors also discuss the potential for and the problems
associated with the use, display, and interpretation of buried remains.
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