Ultrasonic cave mapping

W. I. Sellers, A. T. Chamberlain

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    Abstract

    Surveying the internal structure of a cave is an important part of any archaeological or palaeontological investigation of a cave locality. However, the use of standard topographical surveying techniques is often difficult due both to the irregular nature of the structure and to the difficult working conditions. This study uses a novel method based on ultrasound reflections to produce an accurate 3D model of Kitley Shelter Cave, an archaeological cave in Yealmpton, Devon. This model enables the cave system to be visualized leading to a better understanding of the site and its taphonomy.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)867-873
    Number of pages6
    JournalJournal of Archaeological Science
    Volume25
    Issue number9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 1998

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    • ICAL: Interdisciplinary Centre for Ancient Life

      Garwood, R. (PI), Wogelius, R. (PI), Sansom, R. (CoI), Buckley, M. (CoI), Chamberlain, A. (CoI), Manning, P. (CoI), Egerton, V. (CoI), Sellers, W. (CoI), Nudds, J. (CoI), Bulot, L. G. (CoI), Brocklehurst, R. (PGR student), Brassey, C. A. (CoI), Keating, J. (CoI), La Porta, A. (CoI), Brocklehurst, R. (PGR student), Callender-Crowe, L. (PGR student), Wallace, E. (PGR student), Chester, J. (PGR student), Davenport, J. (PGR student), Tuley, K. (PGR student), Lomax, D. (Researcher), Reeves, J. (PGR student), Smart, C. (PGR student), Ferro, C. (PGR student), Karoullas, C. (PGR student), Heath, J. (PGR student), Dickson, A. (PGR student), Austin Sydes, L. (PGR student), McLean, C. (PGR student), Harvey, V. (PGR student) & Jones, K. (PI)

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