Geophysical Surveys

Archaeological Prospectors primarily uses the Bartington 601Grad fluxgate gradiometer with a 1m sensor separation. By doubling the length between sensors (compared with other popular fluxgate gradiometers), the Bartington 601Grad can detect minor features at a greater depth. Features are detectable to a depth of up to 3m below surface. Detectable features include: prehistoric hearths, artifact scatters, living floors, historic foundations, middens, privies, trails, roads, ditches, pits, pipelines, buried tanks, service conduits, etc.

Mag. Survey in Bathurst, NB

Advantages

Very quick assessment of large areas, up to 4000m²/day,
Will detect most archaeological features,
Sensitive to small features,
Records data as frequently as every 12.5cm per traverse,
Focuses research to areas of prime interest or concern, reducing the amount of time spent in the field digging unnecessary test pits,
Non-destructive, ideal for culturally sensitive sites.

Applications

Pre-development archaeological assessment,
Archaeological research projects,
Mapping and defining site boundaries,
Intra-site assessment to focus excavation,
Forensic detection of clandestine graves,
Buried pipe & service conduit location,
Cultural Resource Management.

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