Instrumental Techniques in Archeological Research
Sarah U. Wisseman, John S. Isaacson, Wendell S. Williams, Thomas J. Riley, John J. Fittipaldi · 1988
This report is designed to be used as a reference guide in applying analytical techniques to archeological research. The report first presents a general approach to instrumental analyses as they are used in archeology and a quick reference (summary chart and matrix) for individual analytical techniques. The remainder of the report is organized by general analytical categories within which a brief description of each analytical technique is presented. An annotated bibliography, organized by technique, is also included. Appendix A lists resources and publications as well as analytical laboratories organized by technique (and cross referenced to an alphabetical listing of addresses and contact persons). Finally, three brief examples of archeological research using some of the techniques discussed in the manual are summarized (Appendices B through D). The examples illustrate how these techniques can be used to solve archeological problems.