Application of Geophysical Techniques to Military Archaeology

This collection contains the abstracts of the papers presented in the session entitled "Application of Geophysical Techniques to Military Archaeology" at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Geophysical techniques, including magnetometry, resistivity, and ground-penetrating radar have been used for decades as noninvasive tools of archaeological investigation. These methods can cover large areas, access depths well beyond the length of a shovel, and uncover subsurface patterns invisible to the naked eye. New remote technologies have been critical tools in the identification of burial sites and are being used to discover structures and hearth features, to document large sites, and even for mitigation. New technologies are making geophysical methods more accessible to average cultural resources managers where they can play a critical role in decision-making around sensitive areas and resource management. This session provides examples of applications of geophysical techniques in the DOD-CRM environment and provides practical advice regarding when and how to use different techniques as well as ways to access equipment and practitioners.