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Abstract
Geostatistics for an Archeological Site Potential Model
Track: Ecology, Archaeology, and Conservation
Author(s): Marilyn Ruiz, John Britt
The development and application of a predictive model for potential archaeological sites serves to better focus labor-intensive surveys. Geostatistical techniques have the potential to improve the analysis of existing sites and better predict the location of previously unknown sites. This paper assess the value of exploratory spatial data analysis, measures of spatial autocorrelation, and varieties of kriging for creating an archaeological predictive model. The resultant model is then integrated with other cultural resource management activities to prioritize areas for cultural resources investigation to ensure timely compliance in the use of newly acquired property.
Marilyn Ruiz
College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Diagnostics Lab
2001 S. Lincoln Ave
Urbana , IL 61802
USA
Phone: 217-265-5115
Fax: 217-244-2439
E-mail: moruiz@uiuc.edu
John Britt
USACERL
CNC
P.O. Box 9005
Champaign 61826
USA
Phone: 217-352-6511
E-mail: John.T.Britt@erdc.usace.army.mil