What Lies Beneath the Leaves: The Use of LiDAR in Archaeology

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Place

Mezzanine/ Zwischengeschoss über der Bibliothek

Adresse

Kahlaische Straße 10, 07745 Jena

Learn how we use lasers to make new discoveries in dense forests.

This exhibition explores the basic concepts of LiDAR, a laser scanning technology that uses drones, helicopters, or airplanes. The technology is introduced, the specialized drone used for this application is on display, and examples are presented.

Note

on an ongoing basis

Restriction

(Suitable for ages 10 and up)

Höhenmodell unter den Bäumen

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Manuel J.H. Peters

Location

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Field Excavations: How Archaeological Sites Are Studied—The Example of the Yeghegis-1 Rock Shelter, Armenia - 18:00