Technê is the embodiment of deep knowledge and its skillful application, a concept rooted in ancient Greek and Stoic philosophy. At GeoTechnê we use our holistic understanding of technological applications to the historic and modern landscape to inform decision making for a sustainable future.
Geophysical survey:
I am skilled in the design, acquisition, processing, and visualisation of a condensed offering of the two main geophysical techniques. This focus of mission allows for greater concentration of skills and equipment to keep costs competitive.
Magnetometry
Measures local variation of magnetic properties in soil. Effective for detecting burnt features, pits, and ditches.
Ground-penetrating radar
Measures the travel time of reflected radar pulses. Effective for detecting interface changes and voids, such as foundations, graves, and tombs.
UAV Survey
Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are changing perspectives on sites and across the landscape. UAV-based imagery from standard and multispectral cameras have produced returns in archaeological prospection and agricultural management. Specialist loadouts such as LiDAR sensors are now producing high-resolution models which can be used for a number of applications.
As a GVC-certified UAV pilot, I can provide aerial photography/videography for promotion, marketing, or publication. Specialist offerings include 3D building recording using photogrammetry (see the model for Pevensey Castle below), and multispectral data acquisition and analysis for archaeological prospection, agricultural needs.
Cartographic services and Geospatial analysis:
I provide heritage-specialist mapping and geographic information consultancy. My goal is to enable organisations to effectively utilise geographic information to aid decision-making and improve efficiency. Remote sensing methods such as LiDAR have applications beyond archaeology, including environmental monitoring and agriculture.
LiDAR:
LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) is a remote sensing method that uses airborne laser pulses to measure variable distances to the earth, creating an accurate terrain model, even through tree cover.
Post-excavation geospatial mapping:
I can produce publication-ready maps and plans from field documents. For deeper understanding, the application of statistical methods to geospatial data allows for confidence measures to underpin interpretations made from analysis.
Archaeological advice:
As an accredited Practitioner of Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, I use current industry best practice to provide sound archaeological advice in support of planning, or prior to grant funding applications. These take the form of desk-based assessments (DBAs), or for monitoring of ongoing works, watching briefs.
Archival research
As a reader at the National Archives, I can undertake archival research on your behalf. I will photograph and transcribe documents for genealogy, site history, or other research.