Sidescan sonar applications in limnoarchaeology

Robert W. Duck; John McManus

doi:10.1002/gea.3340020304

Sidescan sonar applications in limnoarchaeology

Robert W. Duck
, John McManus

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Abstract

Sidescan sonar, a well known marine geophysical exploration technique, widely utilized in maritime archaeology, has great potential as a reconnaissance tool in limnoarchaeological surveys. Its application in the identification of manmade structures on the floor of a flooded valley (Glenfarg Reservoir, Scotland) and the location of nearshore settlements (crannogs) in a natural water body (Loch Tay, Scotland) are described and discussed. It is suggested that sidescan sonar is a more efficient method of underwater archaeological reconnaissance than diver surveys.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	223-230
Journal	Geoarchaeology
Volume	2
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/gea.3340020304
Publication status	Published - 1987

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