Visualization of lidar-derived relief models for detection of archaeological features |
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Authors: | Benjamin Štular ?iga Kokalj Krištof Oštir Laure Nuninger |
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Institution: | 1. University of Franche-Comté, 32 rue Mégevand, F-25030 Besançon, France;2. Scientific Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Novi trg 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;3. Space-Si – Centre of Excellence for Space Sciences and Technologies, Ašker?eva 12, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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Abstract: | This paper presents visualisation techniques of high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) for visual detection of archaeological features. The methods commonly used in archaeology are reviewed and improvements are suggested. One straightforward technique that has so far not been used in archaeology – the shift method – is presented. The main purpose of this article is to compare and evaluate different visualisation methods. Two conclusions have been reached. Where a single method must be chosen – for printing or producing digital images for non-professionals – the use of sky view factor or slope gradient is endorsed, both presented in greyscale. Otherwise interpreters should choose different techniques on different terrain types: shift on flat terrain, sky view factor on mixed terrain, slope gradient on sloped terrain and sky view factor (preferably as a composite image with slope gradient) on rugged terrain. |
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Keywords: | Archaeology Methodology High-resolution DEM Lidar Visualisation |
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