HLEM and magnetic surveys: Examples from the orkhun valley, mongolia
Archaeological Prospection, vol.11, no.3, pp.133-144, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, AHCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 11 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2004
- Doi Number: 10.1002/arp.225
- Journal Name: Archaeological Prospection
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, Anthropological Literature, Art Source
- Page Numbers: pp.133-144
- Keywords: HLEM, Magnetic, Median, Mongolia, Orkhun Valley
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Archeologically valuable items and remains that have, somehow, been buried or removed from their original places are the subject of geophysical surveys. Magnetic and horizontal loop electromagnetic (HLEM) methods have been used to locate and limit anomalous regions over large areas. Magnetic data are presented here without applying any modelling process other than simple cleaning of outlines. Median filter and three-point averaging have been applied to the HLEM data and ratios of measurements parallel and perpendicular to survey lines are presented as maps of the survey area. Results show that different processing techniques produce helpful information, validating the use of different methods over ancient monument areas in Mongolia. © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.