Days 18 and 19 – Hiking, Data Collection, Data Processing

Yesterday, Shelby and I went into the field to collect more measurements and photos of the features located on the other side of the Ka’a’awa Valley south wall. Although my so-called ‘shock proof’ camera broke midday, I was able to download and process the images I took. I spent most of the night working on PhotoScan and PhotoSynth image compositions that will be hyperlinked into my final map project.

PhotoScan 3D Model of Shelby with Rock Feature

Today I stayed at the ranch in order to work with the common product geodatabase that Kerry compiled for the group. After symbolizing the different data layers, I was able to refine the parameters of my research. I hope to be able to determine the potential relationships between the location of archaeological features and the environment with regards to slope, elevation, proximity to water, erosion potential, and historic disturbance events.

ArcMap 10.1 - Areas of Potential Erosion

After dinner, I got a chance to talk to Dr. Lipo about my research so far and I received some constructive feedback on the steps that I need to take in order to complete my analysis. I look forward to hearing what everyone is doing with their research during our progress update tomorrow afternoon.