Developing Magnetometer Techniques to Identify Submerged Archaeological Sites
Cornwall Council, 2010. https://doi.org/10.5284/1000130. How to cite using this DOI
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Resource identifiers
- ADS Collection: 983
- ALSF Project Number: 5671
- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1000130
- How to cite using this DOI
Overview
Marine magnetic surveying has become a standard technique for mapping the location of ferrous material on the seabed. Existing guidance documents are concerned principally with data collection methods. The aim of the project was to acquire a better understanding of magnetic data and thus develop our ability to interpret these data with increased confidence.
It was envisaged that the main product of the completed project would be a viable methodology and guidance for general use of magnetometers in marine historic environment investigations and for the interpretation of the acquired data. This would contribute to the better management of known wreck sites in marine aggregates producing areas, help to inform license applications for marine aggregate dredging, enhance the ability to assess archaeological potential and has potential benefits in reducing the time and cost of marine investigations.
The Digital Archive
The digital archive currently consists of the final project report:
- Camidge,K., Holt,P. Johns,C., Randall,L. and Schmidt,A. 2010: Developing magnetometer techniques to identify submerged archaeological sites (5671 DT) Historic Environment Service, Environment and Heritage, Cornwall County Council. Report No:2010R012
