Archaeological Prospection
Non-invasive Imaging of Cultural Heritage Sites
Expert Analysis
Interpretations and modeling by specialists in high-tech toolsets and the latest software
Faster Results
Results in days, not months, with full computer modeling and referenced summary reports.
More Features Made Visible
Better resolution of target features through more advanced technologies, and greater variety of sensor types
Diverse Export Options
Pull information into the software platforms you already have to avoid learning curves and costly subscriptions
Use the Right Tools
Non-destructive imaging for archaeological targets can be uniquely challenging, especially for sites composed of organic features such as wood and earth. Our team has the technology and experience to detect and model those features in detail, and provide meaningful analysis.
Investigations range from individual features to broad area scans targeting whole settlements. Ground-penetrating radar, magnetic gradiometry, electrical resistivity, and magnetic susceptibility are popular modalities for finding and investigating archaeological targets with completely non-invasive technology.
Geophysics for Archaeology
-Ground Penetrating Radar
-Magnetic Gradiometry
-Electrical Resistivity
-Electromagnetic Conductivity
-Magnetic Susceptibility
-LiDAR and Laser Mapping
-Thermal Imaging
-Positioning
-Database Development
-Soil Testing
-Human Remains Detection Dogs
Case Study - Historic Mercer Campus
Bigman Geophysical was contacted to conduct an investigation into the buried landscape at the original campus of Mercer University. The university was initially established as a pair of humble log cabins but grew to become an unknown number of buildings that filled the campus area. Our team used GPR and Magnetometics to map historic buildings at the site.
500+
Collaborations
20+
US States
16
Countries
7+
Years
Bigman Geophysical and the LearnGPR Academy have been important components of success for Enhanced Scanning for training new hires, renting equipment, and consulting on important projects. - Forrest Sim, Enhanced Scanning
