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Environmental Studies
Nicodemo Abate, Diego Ronchi, Valentino Vitale, Nicola Masini, Andrea Angelini, Francesco Giuri, Antonio Minervino Amodio, Andrea Maria Gennaro, Daniele Ferdani
Summary: This paper explores the potential of using integrated methods such as aerial LiDAR, aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, and archaeological survey to detect lost medieval settlements under canopy. The study focused on the site of Altanum in Italy, which was completely covered by vegetation. A comprehensive survey using LiDAR was conducted, followed by enhancement techniques and documentation of visible buildings using photogrammetry and laser scanning. The significant outcome was the creation of a GIS platform that integrated all data to delineate the settlement layout and produce datasets for knowledge and protection purposes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio J. Ortiz-Villarejo, Luis-M Gutierrez Soler
Summary: This article presents a low-cost, easy way methodology for diachronically analyzing terrain to search for archaeological evidence, using orthophotographs, DEMs, and LiDAR data. It allows researchers with small budgets and basic GIS and photogrammetry knowledge to undertake aspects of their projects without specialist support.
Article
Environmental Studies
Michael Fradley, Sarah Gyngell
Summary: This study reveals through remote sensing survey data that the north-west region of Saudi Arabia has a rich archaeological heritage, indicating its historical significance as a hub of north-south movement. However, there is little evidence of permanent settlement or agricultural activities.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Nicodemo Abate, D. Roubis, F. Sogliani, V. Vitale, M. Sileo, P. Arzu, R. Lasaponara, N. Masini
Summary: This study utilized multiscale and multisensor remote sensing techniques combined with big data analysis to identify buried archaeological remains or areas of potential archaeological interest. Multiple types of remote sensing data, such as satellite multispectral data, drone-based imagery, and geophysical prospecting, were utilized. The analysis provided insights into the ancient landscape as well as the discovery of small features, contributing to a deeper understanding of the ancient city of Metaponto in southern Italy.
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esther Rodriguez Gonzalez, Pablo Paniego Diaz, Sebastian Celestino Perez
Summary: In the Guadiana basin, human impact has significantly transformed river landscapes, leading to a disconnection between archaeological sites and their physical environment. By combining LiDAR and APSFR data, a methodological approach was designed to analyze settlement patterns and the knowledge of ancient societies regarding their environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michal Marciak, Daniel Sobczynski, Omri Abadi, Bartlomiej Szypula, Lior Schwimmer, Miroslava Cilova
Summary: This paper presents a unique case of utilizing remote sensing methods in the archaeological survey of ancient pre-Roman roads in the Southern Levant. The research project successfully combined remote sensing research and fieldwork to achieve the goals of discovering ancient roads and providing high-resolution capture of artifacts. The study highlights the importance of combining spatial analyses and remote sensing with archaeological fieldwork in order to accurately date and identify ancient road courses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ignacio Fiz, Rosa Cuesta, Eva Subias, Pere Manel Martin
Summary: This article presents the first results obtained from the use of high-resolution images from the SAR-X sensor of the PAZ satellite platform, with the application of various radar image-treatment techniques. The exploration of areas of the archaeological site of Clunia was conducted non-invasively and compared with other sources from high-resolution multispectral images and digital surface models obtained from LiDAR data. Additionally, the areas were analyzed with image enhancement functions and compared with multispectral images created from the Infrared Red Blue (IRRB) data contained in the same LiDAR points.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Rebecca Guiney, Elettra Santucci, Samuel Valman, Adam Booth, Andrew Birley, Ian Haynes, Stuart Marsh, Jon Mills
Summary: Climate change poses imminent physical risks to cultural heritage sites, with geospatial techniques playing a crucial role in archaeological research and monitoring. This paper utilized secondary geospatial data to assess geophysical risk at the Roman fort of Magna in the UK, providing insights into the ancient hydraulic system and soil erosion risks. The results suggest the potential for carrying out preliminary risk assessments to guide future site management practices.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Remote Sensing
Antonio Monterroso-Checa, Juan Carlos Moreno-Escribano, Massimo Gasparini, Jose Alejandro Conejo-Moreno, Jose Luis Dominguez-Jimenez
Summary: LiDAR technology is valuable for archaeological prospection in densely vegetated areas, as shown in this study uncovering a historic settlement under Mediterranean forest. The study relied on LiDAR mapping surveys and open access remote sensing resources to detect an ancient fortress and settlement.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Mohsin Waqas, Muhammad Waseem, Sikandar Ali, Megersa Kebede Leta, Adnan Noor Shah, Usman Khalid Awan, Syed Hamid Hussain Shah, Tao Yang, Sami Ullah
Summary: The study utilized remote sensing technology to evaluate the irrigation water distribution in the Indus Basin Irrigation System and calibrated and validated the model using ground-based methods. Results showed the actual evapotranspiration and advection aridity values during Kharif and Rabi seasons, indicating the impact of rainfall and crop phenology on groundwater extraction proportion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johanna Roiha, Einari Heinaro, Markus Holopainen
Summary: The study tested drone-based ALS as an archaeological site survey tool in a complex forested area, demonstrating good results in increasing understanding of the site and its structures, but more research is needed on the impact of forest cover on accuracy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaafar Jotheri, Malath Feadha, Jassim Al-Janabi, Raheem Alabdan
Summary: The landscape of the Mesopotamian floodplain is primarily shaped by channel processes and human activities. Although deliberate draining in the 1990s has resulted in the drying of marshlands, archaeological features can still be identified through ground surveys and remote sensing tools.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Israa Kadhim, Fanar M. M. Abed
Summary: To date, there have been limited comprehensive reviews and discussions on the strengths and limitations of Remote Sensing (RS) standalone and combination approaches, and Deep Learning (DL)-based RS datasets in archaeology. This review paper aims to fill this gap by critically examining existing studies that have applied these advanced approaches in archaeology, specifically focusing on digital preservation and object detection. The limitations of RS standalone approaches have led to the integration of multiple RS datasets to overcome these limitations and achieve more detailed outcomes, although the effectiveness of these approaches in detecting archaeological remains/areas is still lacking in knowledge. Therefore, this review paper is expected to provide valuable insights for further exploration of archaeological areas/features using RS and DL approaches.
Article
Environmental Studies
Linda Jridi, Chariton Kalaitzidis, Dimitrios D. Alexakis
Summary: This research aims to analyze the rural landscape of Chania prefecture in West Crete, Greece using quantitative spatial indicators. The study found that the landscape in this area has high structural and visual values, while the ecological dimension is relatively stable. Additionally, the spatial resolution of the data source has a significant impact on the structural dimension, and the spatial extent of the landscape evaluation affects its ecological, visual, and cultural values.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Vazquez-Alonso, David L. Lentz, Nicholas P. Dunning, Christopher Carr, Armando Anaya Hernandez, Kathryn Reese-Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to estimate lidar-based aboveground biomass (AGB) in tropical forests surrounding archaeological sites to evaluate wood resources used by ancient Maya. Through field surveys and remote sensing analysis, researchers successfully obtained AGB estimates for different vegetation types and found a spatial relationship between vegetation types and archaeological settlement features.
Article
Forestry
Blaine C. Luiz, Christian P. Giardina, Lisa M. Keith, Douglass F. Jacobs, Richard A. Sniezko, Marc A. Hughes, James B. Friday, Philip Cannon, Robert Hauff, Kainana Francisco, Marian M. Chau, Nicklos Dudley, Aileen Yeh, Gregory Asner, Roberta E. Martin, Ryan Perroy, Brian J. Tucker, Ale'Alani Evangelista, Veronica Fernandez, Chloe Martins-Keli'iho'omalu, Kirie Santos, Rebekah Ohara
Summary: Metrosideros polymorpha is a keystone species in Hawaii's native forests and is of great cultural, ecological, and economic importance. However, these forests, especially on Hawaii Island, are being severely affected by Rapid 'Ohi'a Death (ROD), a disease caused by fungal pathogens. This article outlines the 'Ohi'a Disease Resistance Program (ODRP) which aims to identify and develop ROD resistance in Metrosideros polymorpha to mitigate the impacts of the disease and preserve the ecology, culture, and communities depending on this tree species.
Article
Ecology
Mary K. Donovan, Catherine Alves, John Burns, Crawford Drury, Ouida W. Meier, Raphael Ritson-Williams, Ross Cunning, Robert P. Dunn, Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley, Leslie M. Henderson, Ingrid S. S. Knapp, Joshua Levy, Cheryl A. Logan, Laura Mudge, Chris Sullivan, Ruth D. Gates, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: This paper discusses how coral reef resilience is studied at different scales and explores emerging technologies that provide new insights. The authors also propose a framework for integrating insights across scales to guide management solutions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Konrad Wessels, Xiaoxuan Li, Alexandre Bouvet, Renaud Mathieu, Russell Main, Laven Naidoo, Barend Erasmus, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: Global savannas, as the third largest carbon sink, are facing rapid changes. This study tested the ability of L-band SAR to track changes in savanna vegetation structure and found that it has a higher sensitivity than previous studies suggested.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bing Lin, Yiwen Zeng, Gregory P. P. Asner, David S. S. Wilcove
Summary: By combining Instagram data from tourists and live coral cover maps in Hawaii, this study reveals that coral reefs both attract and suffer from coastal tourism. Higher live coral cover attracts more visitors, but their visitation contributes to subsequent reef degradation. This finding highlights the economic value of coral reefs and the importance of effective conservation management.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiwei Li, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: Three-dimensional shallow benthic complexity provides valuable information for coral reef conservation and management, as it reflects the physical conditions and biodiversity of shallow coral reef environments. This study mapped global shallow water benthic complexity using satellite images and found that high complexity regions are mainly concentrated in areas with high benthic biodiversity. However, a significant portion of coral reef regions with high benthic complexity remains unprotected. The global coral reef benthic complexity map generated in this study can contribute to improving marine protected areas, reef conservation, and management.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Nicholas R. Vaughn, R. Flint Hughes, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: Fungal pathogens of the genus Ceratocystis have caused significant mortality of native 'O over bar hi'a trees on the island of Hawai'i. High resolution imaging spectroscopy has enabled the easy detection of the associated disease, Rapid 'O over bar hi'a Death (ROD). By analyzing wall-to-wall maps of affected 'O over bar hi'a canopy over four years, the study reveals the relationship between changes in canopy distribution and density and environmental drivers at different scales.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
M. M. Seeley, E. A. Stacy, R. E. Martin, G. P. Asner
Summary: Imaging spectroscopy can be used to map closely related plant species at a larger scale. This research focused on understanding the differences in spectral reflectance between genotypes of a single species, Metrosideros polymorpha, and its hybrids. The study found that leaf reflectance patterns successfully distinguished different varieties of M. polymorpha on Hawaii Island and populations of the same variety on different islands. The findings contribute to the use of imaging spectroscopy in biodiversity studies at the genetic level.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan M. Seeley, Roberta E. Martin, Nicholas R. Vaughn, David R. Thompson, Jie Dai, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: Imaging spectroscopy is a useful tool for studying ecosystem functioning, but its application in assessing intra-specific trait variation across environmental gradients needs more testing. Selection of specific genotypes and their effects on trait variation and functional diversity are unclear.
Correction
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bing Lin, Yiwen Zeng, Gregory P. Asner, David S. Wilcove
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Erin C. Netoskie, Kristina L. Paxton, Eben H. Paxton, Gregory P. Asner, Patrick J. Hart
Summary: The recent development of animal-borne sensors combined with location data has allowed researchers to study how animals modify their behavior in response to specific habitat features. In a study on the endemic Hawaiian thrush, researchers used a novel acoustic transmitter to investigate the vocal behaviors of the bird and how they interacted with different habitat characteristics in a fragmented forest landscape. The study revealed that the use of different vocalization types by the bird varied across the landscape and was associated with distinct habitat features. The research also showed context-specific changes in behavior, including courtship, aggression, and social interactions.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Nadine Keller, Ilja van Meerveld, Christopher David Philipson, Gregory P. Asner, Elia Godoong, Hamzah Tangki, Jaboury Ghazoul
Summary: As secondary tropical forests grow, the changes in canopy structure and density affect the interception loss. However, the effects of tropical forest regeneration on mean throughfall are poorly studied. This hampers the estimation of interception loss for regenerating forests.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan M. Seeley, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: The role of intraspecific trait variation in functional ecology has gained attention in recent years. This study used remote sensing data of the tree species Metrosideros polymorpha to quantify the environmental controls on intraspecific trait variation. The results showed that elevation was the most important predictor for all canopy traits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan M. Seeley, Nicholas R. Vaughn, Brennon L. Shanks, Roberta E. Martin, Marcel Konig, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: This study provides accurate and high-resolution spatial data on the keystone species Metrosideros polymorpha in Hawai'i Island, using airborne imaging spectroscopy and LiDAR. The study compares two tree species classification techniques and finds that the support vector machine (SVM) model better reproduces the spatial distribution of M. polymorpha than spectral mixture analysis (SMA) model.
Article
Archaeology
Seth Quintus, Thomas Dye, Peter Mills, Steven Lundblad, Colsen Balai, Timothy M. Rieth, Darby Filimoehala, Christopher W. Filimoehala, Alexander E. Morrison, Jon Tulchin, Trever Duarte, Mark D. McCoy, Peng Jiang
Summary: This study evaluates and interprets evidence of volcanic glass exchange on the island of O'ahu and finds that the composition of assemblages can be predicted by the distance from archaeological locations to multiple sources. The density of sources near archaeological sites also influences assemblage composition. Furthermore, there is no evidence at the scale of the analysis that leaders claimed property rights in volcanic glass.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Mark D. Mccoy, Joseph L. Panuska
Summary: The Gini coefficient is used to measure wealth inequality in ancient political economies, and this paper applies this measure to the Hawaiian Islands. The results show that wealth inequality was extremely high before contact with Europeans, resembling autocratic archaic states. There is also a geographic patterning linked to dryland farming.
CAMBRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Julia Becher, Alex Schoeman, Gavin Whitelaw, Stephen Buckley, Jean-Pierre Celliers, Sara Cafisso, Matthias Belser, Maxime Rageot, Cynthianne Spiteri
Summary: This study represents the first application of Organic Residue Analysis (ORA) to southern African early farming pottery to gain a deeper understanding of past human behavior and subsistence patterns. The study found evidence of dairy processing and multi-purpose functionality of the ceramics. It also discovered potential medicinal use and the involvement of dung in pottery sealing and mending.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Jon Clindaniel, Matthew Magnani
Summary: Large sources of digital trace data have become important in the study of material culture. The authors introduce a computational method to observe digital formation processes and highlight the importance of accounting for these processes in studies utilizing digital trace data.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Rebecca A. G. Reid, Miranda M. E. Jans, Lesley A. Chesson, Rebecca J. Taylor, Gregory E. Berg
Summary: Chemical treatment of skeletal remains can reduce overall DNA quality and quantity but has no significant impact on stable isotope ratio analysis. Examination of treated and untreated human remains through histological and stable isotope analysis reveals that treated remains exhibit better preservation compared to untreated remains. Stable isotope ratio analysis is viable for both treated and untreated remains, regardless of their origin.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Laura Tome, Eneko Iriartec, Antonio Blanco-Gonzalez, Margarita Jambrina-Enriquez, Natalia Eguez, Antonio V. Herrera-Herrera, Carolina Mallola
Summary: This paper presents the outcomes of a microcontextual geoarchaeological study conducted on earthen dwellings from the Early Iron Age village of Cerro de San Vicente. The study employed soil micromorphology, lipid biomarker analysis, XRD, and XRF analyses to investigate various aspects of the dwellings, including construction materials, site formation processes, and daily life practices. The results have shed light on the construction layers, floor use, maintenance, repaving, periods of abandonment and decay, and the presence of lipid biomarkers associated with dwelling functionality. The study significantly contributes to our understanding of ancient construction practices and the utilization of domestic spaces during the Early Iron Age.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
