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Integration of GPR and GIS to Model the Distribution of Pre-Columbian Canoes, Florida

Brandon Ackermann

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The distribution of ancient dugout canoes, which were abandoned on waterways in Florida, were mapped with GPR and their locations studied using GIS. Canoes were located using GPR reflection profiles, which were compared to 2-D forward models for interpretation. Two lakes in northern Florida were found to contain many canoes, which were concentrated in distinct…

Integration of GPR and GIS to Model the Distribution of Pre-Columbian Canoes, Florida

One response to “Integration of GPR and GIS to Model the Distribution of Pre-Columbian Canoes, Florida”

  1. Tom Waschura

    Great example of synthetic EM modeling to predict expectations. Also, a nice presentation of least-work analysis to explore possible pathways. Nice work.

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