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FINAL REPORT ESTCP Project RC-200611 Streamlined Archaeo-geophysical Data Processing and Integration for DoD Field Use April 2012 Eileen Ernenwein1, Michael L. Hargrave2, Jackson Cothren1, and George Avery3 1Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, University of Arkansas; 2Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory; 3Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202- 4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED (From - To) 15-01-2012 Final Report 2006-2011 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Streamlined Archaeo-geophysical 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER Data Processing and Integration for DoD Field Use 5b. GRANT NUMBER RC-200611 5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER 1Eileen Ernenwein, 2Michael L. Hargrave, 1Jackson Cothren, RC-200611 and 3George Avery 5e. TASK NUMBER 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT 1Center For Advanced Spatial Technologies, U. Of Arkansas- NUMBER Fayetteville, 304 JBHT, Fayetteville, AR 72701 2Engineer Research and Development Center, P.O. Box 9005,Champaign, IL 61826 3 Stephen F. Austin State U., Nacogdoches, TX 75962 9. SPONSORING / MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S ACRONYM(S) Environment Security Technology Certification Program 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 303 11. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S REPORT Arlington, VA 22203 NUMBER(S) 12. DISTRIBUTION / AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited 13. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 14. ABSTRACT This project makes the benefits of an integrated, multi-sensor geophysical approach to characterizing archaeological sites accessible to those who provide cultural resource management support to DoD installations. The project has (1) created ArchaeoFusion, a new user-friendly software program; and (2) demonstrated and validated the cost and performance benefits of the approach and technology infusion tool (ArchaeoFusion) to DoD geophysical users, representatives of federal, state, and tribal Historic Preservation offices, federal and state resource managers, and other CRM practitioners. The project’s demonstration and validation component included a multi-sensor survey of Presidio Los Adaes, a complex archaeological site that includes the subsurface remains of an 18th century Spanish presidio located in west central Louisiana. ArchaeoFusion, a user’s manual, and a guidance document for new and novice users are distributed at no cost to DoD users by the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. 15. SUBJECT TERMS archaeology, geophysics, archaeo-geophysics, cultural resource management, Presidio Los Adaes 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: 17. LIMITATION 18. NUMBER 19a. NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON OF PAGES OF ABSTRACT Michael L. Hargrave a. REPORT b. ABSTRACT c. THIS PAGE UU 302 19b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code) X X X 217-390-8385 Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98) Prescribed by ANSI Std. Z39.18 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES .............................................................................................................................................................. vii LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................................................................... x LIST OF ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................................................... xi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ xiii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................. xvi 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE DEMONSTRATION ...................................................................................................... 2 1.3 REGULATORY DRIVERS..................................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 TECHNOLOGY/METHODOLOGY DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5 2.1 TECHNOLOGY/METHODOLOGY OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Description of the Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 5 2.1.2 Chronology of the Methodology’s Development ...................................................................................... 12 2.1.3 Expected Applications of the Technology ................................................................................................... 14 2.2 TECHNOLOGY/METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 15 2.2.1. ArchaeoFusion Versions 0.1 – 0.5 (October 2006 – November 2008) ............................................ 15 2.2.2. ArchaeoFusion Versions 0.6 – 0.9 (November 2008 – March 2009) ............................................... 15 2.2.3. ArchaeoFusion Versions 0.91 – 1.0 (March 2009 – May 2011).......................................................... 23 2.3 ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE TECHNOLOGY/METHODOLOGY .......................... 23 2.3.1 Major Cost Considerations ................................................................................................................................. 24 3.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................ 26 3.0.1 Assessment 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 26 3.0.2 Assessment 2 ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 3.0.3 Description of Performance Objectives ........................................................................................................ 32 4.0 DEMONSTRATION SITE................................................................................................................................... 39 4.1 SITE LOCATION AND HISTORY .................................................................................................................... 39 4.1.1 Site Selection............................................................................................................................................................ 39 4.1.2 Site Location ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 4.1.3 Site Mission .............................................................................................................................................................. 41 iii 4.1.4 Relevant Portion of the Site ............................................................................................................................... 42 4.1.5 Site History ............................................................................................................................................................... 43 4.1.6 Site Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 4.2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................. 46 4.2.1 Site Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................ 46 5.0 TEST DESIGN........................................................................................................................................................ 49 5.1 CONCEPTUAL TEST DESIGN.........................................................................................................................