Digital Site Mapping: Initial Steps
Added 2021-03-18 11:42:08 +0000 UTCKey to each new dig will be the multi-layered, data-rich 3D site map that enables us to select targets with pinpoint precision. We've called in data supremo and experienced digging archaeologist Pete Spencer, to help us collate and visualise the data.
To kickstart the process, we take a look at the Roman fort at Brancaster previously evaluated by Time Team. The available data makes it an ideal example to demonstrate how the layering and comparison of discreet information can help our understanding of a site.
As we'll see from this introductory session, much of the key data used by archaeologists for initial assessment is openly available and can be accessed through a web browser. This can then be enhanced by additional information, such as new geophysical survey data commissioned by Time Team.
In future videos, we'll develop our site map further as we build an interactive and interrogatable model for each site.
Comments
This was awesome, and personally is the most fascinating prospect of modern archeology. Thank you!!!
Seven
2021-04-06 00:06:13 +0000 UTCAmazing to see what was obviously once a river channel, now beneath the sea.
2021-04-04 08:30:13 +0000 UTCI loved this! It was absolutely fascinating to see how all of the data comes together on this. My mind is completely blown by how much data you can collect with the technology now. I would love to see more of these kinds of videos.
Lesley Swann
2021-04-01 17:29:14 +0000 UTCThanks Pete and Tim, that was absolutely amazing. I want a new job now 😁
Zoe Propper
2021-04-01 10:25:49 +0000 UTCGreat look at some spectacular data, I can't wait to see the photogrammetry! Are you gonna be capturing your own image data sets for photogrammetry or rely on existing aerial photography data sets? If you produce high resolution photogrammetry models may I suggest that you also post them on Sketchfab so we can all virtually look at the sites at our own leisure? That would be really cool!
Tommy
2021-04-01 01:40:23 +0000 UTCThanks it worked 😊
Diane S Ratliff
2021-03-31 23:01:22 +0000 UTCThe preview image of the Video is a grey screen, but there is a "play" button in the middle that might be a bit hard to see on your screen. Try clicking in the middle of that apparently empty preview image.
Wolfgang Zenker
2021-03-31 12:53:08 +0000 UTCI'm I missing something? All I can see is the text. No images nor video. I mean it's a fantastic read but from the comments it seems I'm missing something.
Diane S Ratliff
2021-03-31 00:47:02 +0000 UTCAwe, technology is fascinating, ever changing, faster, better, the real WOW factor! But for me the THRILL is in the hunt, Let’s not loose this. I think that is why Stewart is so popular on TT. He is the master of hunting through the documents and walking or cycling the landscapes to bring another version of the story. Sometimes his findings support what the other team members believe the story to be about the site / dig. Either way, Stewart’s low tech approach combined with his amazing results has made him a TT favourite!
2021-03-27 10:25:48 +0000 UTCI can see a lot of shouting at the TV coming up. 😄 GPR data contains some features within the fort that appear to respect the orientation of the vicus and which are stronger at deeper levels. Would be nice to know if that establishes the time sequence between phases?
Terry Cox
2021-03-26 00:34:50 +0000 UTCI agree also
Richard Kaskeski
2021-03-25 14:45:11 +0000 UTCVery interesting. Technology has gotten much better over the years. Should in all have a better result and should make the history of the site more complete.
sean stanley
2021-03-23 11:27:49 +0000 UTCComment made about background music is true. Too much makes it difficult to enjoy. Useful at the right times but not all the time.
sean stanley
2021-03-23 11:24:53 +0000 UTCTrue.
sean stanley
2021-03-23 11:22:58 +0000 UTCone thing I would ask is that the team use as little backgroung music as possible. For me it is not necessary and I find it at times quite distracting. Just a thought.
Frank Meadows
2021-03-23 08:39:07 +0000 UTCI have watched time team from the very beginning and found it facinating how technology has progressed through the years. This new tecnology is amazing and will add a new dimension to the digs.
Frank Meadows
2021-03-23 08:35:40 +0000 UTCInteresting.. I used such a tool 10 Years ago, it was not for an Archaelogical purpose but for OpenStreetMap when i was mapping some Topgraphy, Streeps, Fields etc. into it.. But i never knew that i could also use it for something like this.
Keichi
2021-03-21 22:35:51 +0000 UTC
