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Patrick - 2004-08-03 20:33:52 Little did I suspect I'd actually encounter someone who had had the good fortune to experience this intriguing technology. That is very interesting, Patrick--I wonder if you perhaps might like to describe your experience with it for those of us who are curious, not to mention envious. I think devices that can show what's hidden are fascinating...I even get a kick out of using my little beeping stud-finder when hanging a picture.* * * * * * * * * * * * lynne - 2004-08-04 12:17:58 You know, ever since I heard that prospect park used to be a cemetary but that they moved the bodies, I always wonder if they forgot some when I'm out there with the dogs. * * * * * * * * * * * * Eric - 2004-08-04 12:41:03 There are still about ten bodies still buried in Prospect Park.* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-08-04 15:17:07 Good heavens, Eric...really? That's the first time I've heard confirmation of the old rumor. Would you know where they are located in the park? I'd rather not tromp disrespectfully over someone's grave.* * * * * * * * * * * * Patrick - 2004-08-04 20:57:12 Ground penetrating radar produces a printout which is essentially a grid of reflections of things it see underground. A wheeled machine traverses the plot while sending various waves of energy into the ground. Software allows it to compile all the data into a print out that shows the reflections that it sees. Could be water pipes, could be coffins and bodies, it could be a treasure chest full of bullion. Not. The printout or data (sometimes viewable as a virtual 3-d plot, only rarely shows anything specific (save utilities lines and foundations which are solid bars) more often it merely shows shadowed lines of potential deposits�which require further investigation. You look for unnaturally shaped deposits. Organic materials and inorganic materials reflect differently. It�s easier to spot metal than ceramics, wood, or bones. They show up differently in the data. It�s best use is to locate places to try archaeological test pits or, in the case of our cultural resource preservationally challenged construction crews, � things to avoid. You find bones and the work stops. (Unless you �don�t� see it) It�s been years since I did any digging. I once dug at a 18th century religious utopian community at Ephrata, Pennsylvania. They claimed to be vegetarians but we found�� pork chops. Thence coined the phrase �ALL LIES, KEEP SINGING!� PS if you think archaeology is glamorous and romantic, you never got poison ivy and pinworms from digging in the dirt. Pinworms live in your stomach and crawl out of your butt at night to lay eggs. While sleeping you scratch your butt, with poison ivy hands. NOT a symbiotic relationship too sat the least. Mom always told me to wash my hands or I would get worms�. for more see http://www.g-p-r.com/* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-08-04 21:58:02 Google says that pinworms infect 10-35% of the U.S. population...but is easily treated, thank goodness. I liked the pork chop bit, and the link was interesting. Despite poison ivy nd pinworms, I think archaeology is if not glamorous at least engrossing--not many people get to read up close the hidden records of the past. * * * * * * * * * * * * add your comment: |