Powerful Pictures: Uncovering Data in Aerial Photogrammetric Imagery

Abstract

Abstract Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are useful tools for many archaeologist; however, the data within the images captured by these systems is frequently underutilized. This paper discusses the benefits of extracting information embedded in aerial photogrammetric images and using them to improve mapping and documentation of archaeological sites. This paper offers three case studies to provide examples of how aerial photogrammetric imagery can help identify features and patterns not always recognizable from the ground or from standard aerial images.