Satellite remote sensing in archaeology: past, present and future perspectives

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2011.02.002
• Publication Date: 2011-02-15T15:01:24Z
• Authors: Rosa Lasaponara; Nicola Masini
• Keywords: Prospecting; Implementation; Earth observation; Rock Art; Emerging Technologies

The application of Earth Observation (EO) techniques has exhibited great potential for archaeological investigations, even if in an experimental stage. It has accounted for a number of important archaeological discoveries and has provided manifold capabilities starting from the detection of cultural features through archaeological prospecting in regional surveys, to palaeo-ecosystem studies and paleo-landscape reconstructions.