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Geomatics

Geomatics comprises a group of inter-related site survey and remote sensing techniques integrated within a geographic information system (GIS). 'Remote sensing' is itself the collection and manipulation of data acquired from airborne (fixed-wing aircraft and satellite) and ground-based (e.g. 'geophysics') sensors, and is a well known element of archaeology. Similarly, measured survey using optical instrumentation has long been part of the archaeological repertoire. However, the digital revolution of the last two decades has seen the transformation of traditional analogue techniques, to such an extent that geomatic approaches are now an essential part of all modern archaeological projects. Geomatics are important at all archaeological project stages:

Desktop
Geomatics in Greece and CorsicaCollating, interrogating and processing existing data (remote sensed [aerial photograph, LiDAR and satellite imagery] cartographic, bibliographic and database).

Fieldwork
Surveying trenches, find spots, geophysics grids and sampling points; carrying out topographic surveys and integrating the resultant data with those collected during desktop phases of works.

Expertise
ARCA undertakes all forms of geomatic work and is extremely well equipped to carry out both desktop and field geomatic studies. Relevant personnel have long experience of undertaking such projects in Britain, continental Europe and the Near East. ARCA uses ESRI ™ ArcGIS software to integrate, manipulate and interrogate digital data, while field survey is carried out using Leica surveying equipment including System 1200 and GS 20 dGPS as well as a variety of total stations. Data can be output and transferred to clients in a variety of formats ranging from hard copy and various proprietary file types to portable document format (PDF).

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To discuss your geomatics requirements, contact Keith Wilkinson

  
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