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The ArchaeoTech Podcast

The Archaeology Podcast Networkwww.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

Chris Webster, MS and Dr. Paul Zimmerman discuss topics between the intersection of archaeology and technology. Join them as they talk Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Sub-Surface monitoring, and all things tech.

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Episodes

The DJI Inspire Pro - Episode 36

On today's episode Chris and I return with a discussion about our new DJI Inspire Pro quadcopter. What are my first impressions with flying the device, presentation, and the amazing camera? We talk about all that and a few apps on today's ArchaeoTech.

Sep 07, 20161 hr 19 min

High-Tech Petroglyph Recording - Episode 35

PaleoWest, a CRM firm based in the Southwest, won a contract to record 200 meters of the 1600-meter-long Little Petroglyph Canyon located on the ultra-secure China Lake Naval Weapons Station in Ridgecrest, California. The Navy wants to record the entire massive petroglyph assemblage but isn't really sure of what the best, most efficient way to do that is. So, PaleoWest was hired to test out different technologies and report on their findings. We talk to the PaleoWest Chief of Operations, Shawn F...

Jul 27, 201651 min

Codifi - Episode 34

Today we bring Dr. Michael Ashley back on to finally discuss Codifi, the revolutionary site recording and project management application that we're developing for use in archaeology and environmental science. We also talk about a few apps that will improve your life, and your lifestyle. Seriously.

Jul 11, 20161 hr 4 min

Kite Aerial Photography - Episode 33

On today's episode we talk to Dr. Michael Ashley about Kite Aerial Photography. What do you need to get started - how do transects work out - how many people are involved - and what's the cost. We also compare KAP with drone photography. At the end of the show we cover three apps that can help with photography and navigation.

Jun 27, 20161 hr 2 min

Digital Archaeology and Heritage Field School - Episode 32

On today's episode we talk to Meghan Dennis and her students at the University of York. They created an audio guide for a site in England and we talk about the process, what they learned, and what they're going to do next.

Jun 13, 20161 hr

Listener Questions - Episode 31

On today's episode we tackle listener questions from Twitter! We talk about everything from drones to carbon fiber screens to LiDAR and everything in-between. If you've got a question or a topic suggestion, tweet it to @archpodnet and we'll talk about it on the show!

May 30, 201658 min

Digital Archaeology in Spain - Episode 30

On today's episode we talk to Scott De Brestian of Central Michigan University about his team's work in the Spanish Countryside. They're using some interesting tech to get them closer to a 3-D model of the town they're investigating. We find out how it's going and what they want to do next.

May 16, 20161 hr 2 min

Should I Go Digital? - Episode 29

In response to a comment on Facebook, we're attempting to answer the question Should I Go Digital? To some, this seems like a complicated question. It is, however, quite simple. Webby and Boone talk about the advantages, disadvantages, and everything else about going digital. Comments are appreciated.

May 02, 20161 hr 3 min

The Microsoft Surface - Episode 28

Today we talk to Philip Hansen of the Stone Pages Podcast about the Surface Pro as a field device. Philip just happens to have a Surface Pro 3 and is a self-confessed "Windows Person". Chris Webster has a Surface Pro 4 and is a Mac Guy. We talk about the Surface as a field device and go deep on it's features, capabilities, and a few apps.

Apr 18, 20161 hr 17 min

Photogrammetry and Great Field Photography - Episode 27

On today's show we bring back Dr. Michael Ashley of Codifi and the Center for Digital Archaeology. Michael is a photography expert and I ask him how to take good field photographs with less than good equipment. We also talk about what the ideal equipment would be for field photography. Finally, we find out exactly what photogrammetry is and how we can use it in the field.

Apr 04, 20161 hr 6 min

The Internet of Things - Episode 26

On today's episode we bring back technology expert, Steve Fowler, to talk about the Internet of Things. What is it, and, what can it, or they, do for archaeology? We'll talk about a lot of things and apps in this episode but everything is in the show notes below. We also give you iPhone users a surprise gift near the end of the show. Enjoy!

Mar 21, 20161 hr 12 min

Dr. Dan Bigman and GPR - Episode 25

On today's show we talk to Dan Bigman of Bigman Geophysical. Dan is a geophysical and remote sensing specialist and we brought him on to primarily talk about ground penetrating radar. In the last segment we bring in a few other remote sensing methods.

Mar 07, 20161 hr 1 min

Dr. Michael Ashley and Digital Archaeology - Episode 24

On today's show ArcheoWebby interviews Michael Ashley, digital pioneer and founder of the Center for Digital Archaeology and Founder and President of Codifi, Inc. We talk about the stages of digital data, digital site recording, and the future of digital data storage, management, and visualization. It's a one-stop-shop for all things digital and your first step into the Matrix. Enjoy the show!

Feb 22, 20161 hr 9 min

Dr. Kristina Killgrove - Episode 23

Today we talk to Dr. Kristina Killgrove, professor and writer at Forbes.com, about using 3D-printed bones in her osteology classes. She's having students print bones and paint them up to look like the real thing. We'll ask her how that's helping and where she sees the future of 3D printing going.

Feb 08, 201643 min

Field Drawing Apps - Episode 22

On today's episode, Chris and Chris talk about field tablet drawing applications. Drawing planviews, profiles, artifacts, and other archaeological phenomena is critical in most field situations. Drawing artifacts and features allows us to bring out specifics that you can't always see in photographs. In traditional field situations, graph paper and a clip board are used to draw. Those drawings are often digitized using Illustrator or they're photocopied. Either way, it's extra work and the chance...

Jan 25, 201633 min

ArchaeoGaming - Episode 21

What is ArchaeoGaming? We talk to Andrew Reinhard, the lead archaeologist behind the Atari Excavations that you may have heard about and the one that started the website, archaeogaming.com. We find out exactly what archaeogaming is, what it's future is, and what it means to real-world archaeology.

Jan 11, 20161 hr 1 min

Jack Barry and LIDAR - Episode 20

Today the Chris' interview Jack Barry, a Mayan archaeologist that has used LIDAR extensively on Mayan sites in Belize. He's used other remote sensing techniques as well. We talk about all these and more on today's episode.

Dec 28, 201546 min

GIS Apps - Episode 18

On today's episode, Chris and I try to find, and fail, a GIS app for mobile that actually does what we want it to do. If you know if a GIS app that does what we want it to do, let us know!

Nov 30, 201537 min

Field Power - Episode 16

We've resurrected the ArchaeoTech Podcast with a couple new hosts and some new priorities. On today's show, Chris Webster and Chris Sims will talk about some field power options that they've actually tried out. They'll end the show with a new segment that will highlight one each of their favorite apps. We hope you enjoy the new format and send us any comments, good or bad, through this page or by using the contact form on the right.

Nov 02, 201537 min

CRM in the 21st Century - Episode 15

On July 25, Chris Webster gave a talk in San Diego and the monthly meeting of the San Diego County Archaeological Society. The talk was titled, "CRM Archaeology in the 21st Century".

Aug 24, 201551 min

SiteViewer - Episode 14

Russell talks to Josh Harle, the creator of an app called Site Viewer. This app allows people to display and share photogrammetric and 3D images on smartphones and devices with little memory capacity. This is an interesting app and a great idea!

Aug 10, 20151 hr 9 min

iPads in the Field - Episode 13

We talk to two DIGTECH employees that are actually using iPads on a field project. What's going right and what's going wrong?

Jul 14, 20151 hr 15 min

Photogrammetry - Episode 11

On today's episode, Russell interviews Leszek Pawlowicz, a southwestern archaeologist. The talk about Leszek's work with different photogrammetry software and techniques. There is some good stuff in here about how to start in photogrammetry and it doesn't take expensive software or equipment.

May 04, 201527 min

Tech Business Tips - Episode 9

On today’s episode, Doug and Russell interview Chris Cameron, founder of Field Technologies, Inc. about his app business and running businesses while on the road as a traveling archaeologist. There is a MBA’s worth of advice in this episode and it can be helpful no matter what you’re planning to do, or are doing, with your life.

Apr 06, 201540 min

FAIMS Mobile Recording Software - Episode 7

Russell talks with Brian Ballsun-Stanton, the technical manager and data architect for the Federated Archaeology Information Management System (FAIMS), an integrated digital archaeology capture, management, analysis, archival, and publishing initiative in Australia. They discuss relational (and non-relational databases), the culture of archaeologists, mobile development, philosophy, and why archaeologists often choose to play Rogues...

Mar 09, 20151 hr 16 min

Open Context and Data Sharing with the Kansas - Episode 6

Russell and Doug chat with Eric Kansa and Sarah Whitcher Kansa, the husband and wife archaeologist team behind the data publication tool "OpenContext" about data sharing in archaeology, the culture of archaeologists, White House awards, and more!

Feb 09, 201551 min
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