Searching for the Past: Archaeological Research Using a Multi-Method Geomatics Approach

Adopting a multi-method geomatics approach using cybercartography, a geographic information system (GIS) with fuzzy set theory, and remote sensing software, can overcome limitations encountered with isolated geomatics tools. Using Roman building practices as a test case, the strengths of each geomatics method were utilized to identify ideal locations for Roman fortifications. Cybercartography offered a flexible environment for collecting historical data, presenting research, and developing custom tools and educational aids for users. The combination of GIS with fuzzy set theory provided an improved analysis approach for developing a model of Roman building practices, and supported the successful identification of 36 known Roman fortified sites. Lastly the use of remote sensing software offered an extensive library for analysing multispectral satellite imagery, and was able to identify numerous crop and soil marks.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geography

Grantor dc:publisher

Carleton University

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Oikle, Robert

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 2016 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

10.22215/etd/2016-11451

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:carleton.scholaris.ca:20.500.14718/38924