AES_708 Remote sensing

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jan John, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Klára Šabatová, Ph.D.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 12:00–15:40 M12
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in chronology and archaeological heritage of Central Europe, basics of computer work, the basics of geographic information systems.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 22 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 11/22, only registered: 0/22, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/22
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the historical development, main methods and benefits of remote archaeological sensing. The basics of data computer processing, especially in the field of airborne laser scanning, are also part of the course.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- identify and interpret archaeological sites and features in remote sensing data
- process and visualize airborne laser scanning data
- work independently with the main sources of remote sensing data
Syllabus
  • - significance of remote sensing in the framework of non-destructive archaeology
  • - aerial archaeology, history, methods and contribution to the knowledge and protection of archaeological heritage
  • - the use of vertical aerial photography in archaeology
  • - satellite data, major satellite systems
  • - airborne laser scanning and landscape surveying
  • - unmanned aerial vehicles and archaeology
Literature
    recommended literature
  • GOJDA, Martin. Archaeology and remote sensing :history, methods, data. Vydání první. Praha: Academia, 2017, 465 stran. ISBN 9788020026446. info
  • GOJDA, Martin. Letecká archeologie v Čechách : Aerial archaeology in Bohemia. Praha: Archeologický ústav AV ČR, 1997, vi, 61 s.,. ISBN 80-901934-8-X. info
  • ŠMEJDA, Ladislav. Mapování archeologického potenciálu pomocí leteckých snímků. 1. vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, 2009, 163 s. ISBN 9788070438329. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures, practical examples of data processing, examples of good practice.
Assessment methods
Final report/presentation based on the evaluation of remote archaeological survey data from the selected area. Contact the teacher: jjohn@jcu.cz
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in three years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020.
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