Quinn, R., Dean, M., Lawrence, M., Liscoe, S. and Boland, D. (2005). Backscatter responses and resolution considerations in archaeological side-scan sonar surveys:. J Archaeol Sci 32 (8). Vol 32(8), pp. 1252-1264.
| Title: | Backscatter responses and resolution considerations in archaeological side-scan sonar surveys: | |||||
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| Subtitle: | a control experiment | |||||
| Issue: | J Archaeol Sci 32 (8) | |||||
| Series: | Journal of Archaeological Science | |||||
| Volume: | 32 (8) | |||||
| Page Start/End: | 1252 - 1264 | |||||
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| Publication Type: | Journal | |||||
| Abstract: | A control experiment was conducted in Belfast Lough during July and August 2001 with the aim of improving understanding of the backscatter responses of submerged archaeological material. A selection of material and targets was arranged on the seabed in varying orientations, in an attempt to replicate the situation found on a range of archaeological sites where material is exposed on the seafloor. Repeat side-scan sonar surveys of the control array were conducted at variable ranges and fish heights to examine the backscatter responses and resolution of three commercially available side-scan sonar systems. Results indicate that the electro-acoustic specification of the pulse length and the beam angle of the acoustic sources govern the theoretical resolution of side-scan data. Backscatter data from the control experiment indicate both organic (wood and leather) and inorganic (metals, ceramics, glass and varying aggregate and ballast grades) natural and man-made materials can be imaged using side-scan sonar and a wide variety of archaeological material types and concentrations may be differentiated by their backscatter responses. | |||||
| Year of Publication: | 2005 | |||||
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| Created Date: | 29 Jun 2005 |
