Change Detection Modeling at Eagle Nest Canyon

Summary

This is an abstract from the "The Archaeology of Eagle Nest Canyon, Texas: Papers in Honor of Jack and Wilmuth Skiles" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper investigates the use of drone-based 3D photogrammetry for mapping and monitoring landscape changes at Eagle Nest Canyon. Mapping before and after an extreme 2014 flood enables change detection modeling (CDM) using geographic information systems (GIS). By comparing elevation data from pre-flood and post-flood DEMs, the study quantifies alterations caused by the flood. Results indicate significant changes in canyon bottom topography, with implications for site preservation and archaeological deposits. The research highlights the broader significance of using drone technology and GIS techniques for understanding landscape dynamics and potential impacts on archaeological sites, offering insights into recurring flood effects. The study also compares newly acquired drone-based lidar from the canyon with the older datasets.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The Archaeology of Eagle Nest Canyon, Texas: Papers in Honor of Jack and Wilmuth Skiles   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 38427.0