Project Description
Identify and digitize ancient and modern features in the Casma Valley as visible in satellite and aerial photos; to categorize and analyze the digitized features and; to draw conclusions about precolombian societies in the area and threats to archaeological materials today. The methodology is to develop a geographical information system of the Casma Valley and surrounding areas by digitizing, analyzing, and interpreting archaeological and modern features in the landscape as visible in remote imagery. Ideally remotely-sensed data will be ground-truthed and further explored through fieldwork.
Tasks and Responsibilites
The student will digitize, categorize, and analyze ancient and modern structures visible in satellite imagery. Student will be responsible for entering data into the GIS database through ArcGIS Online and - potentially - ArcGIS desktop applications. Student is responsible for defining and reporting on digitization and analysis goals. Student's own interest in exploring a variety of remote sensing data and exploring the potential for integrating that data (e.g., Landsat, etc.) into the GIS will also be supported; their responsibility vis-a-vis this effort is to define, complete, report on, and evaluate their exploration of additional data sources.