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Collaborative Research: Integrating Spatial Analysis into Long Term Research

合作研究：将空间分析纳入长期研究

基本信息

批准号：
2012590
负责人：
Jackson Cothren
金额：
$ 10.21万
依托单位：
University of Arkansas
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
Standard Grant
财政年份：
2020
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2020-09-01 至 2021-08-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2012590&HistoricalAwards=false
关键词：
Collaborative Research Integrating Spatial Analysis

项目摘要

The SPatial Archaeometry Research Collaborations (SPARC) Program promotes the use of spatial analysis, 3D modeling, and remote sensing technologies in archaeological research projects. The things archaeologists study—from artifacts to sites to landscapes—almost always have spatial components that are essential to understanding cultural processes. Digital museums allow for morphometric analyses of remote, fragile, and/or priceless artifacts; geophysical investigations help pinpoint subsurface features such as houses that save time and money during excavation; the remote sensing technique LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) identifies natural and anthropogenic landscapes such as ancient roads through impediments like vegetation cover. Today, the increasing availability and sophistication of digital technologies is not merely generating new data but is facilitating entirely novel means of engaging with the archaeological record. However, the high costs of instrumentation and software, combined with the expertise they require, create a hurdle for many archaeologists who aim to deploy geospatial technologies in research projects. Through a competitive, peer-reviewed application process, SPARC facilitates collaborations between archaeologists interested in adding a digital component to their research with SPARC institutions, who leverage the technological infrastructure of instrumentation, software, and expertise of faculty and technical staff at the University of Arkansas' Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, Dartmouth College’s Spatial Archaeometry Lab, and the University of Glasgow. Since 2013, SPARC has supported 35 collaborative projects involving 73 PIs and co-PIs from 46 different institutions for research in over 20 countries. SPARC has a strong track record of supporting women and early-career researchers, providing external funding and publishing opportunities essential to developing competitive careers, and for researchers located at public universities and non-profits. Online seminars and workshops, student training opportunities, leadership in professional organizations, methodological innovations, and new grant awards all stem from SPARC research.The SPARC Program's goals are to: enhance the research productivity of archaeological projects by making geospatial technologies available to researchers who would not otherwise have access to the tools or skills needed to collect and analyze these data; generate high-value, efficient archaeological data by participating in fieldwork and analytical projects; provide training opportunities for students and professionals seeking to use geospatial techniques; promote the development of new geospatial applications in archaeology and their visibility to the broader community; and support good practice in archiving and publication of digital data. SPARC offers direct support to archaeological projects through awards in three categories—Fieldwork (on-site data collection), Data & Analytics (preparation, processing, and analysis), and Publication (presentation, publication, and archiving)—that utilize a wide-ranging set of methods including high-performance computing, surface reconstruction and morphometric analysis, volumetric 3D imaging, near-surface geophysics, aerial remote sensing and survey (e.g. “drones”), geodetic positioning and topographic survey, and 3D visualization. SPARC strives to build a program that is increasingly visible - attracting top research projects; efficient - as project staff build on their experience; high impact - as pilot projects build skills in research teams around the world; and innovative - with broader collaborations leading to significant methodological advancements.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

空间考古测量研究合作 (SPARC) 计划促进空间分析、3D 建模和遥感技术在考古研究项目中的使用。考古学家研究的事物——从文物到遗址再到景观——几乎总是具有对于理解文化过程至关重要的空间成分。数字博物馆允许对遥远的、脆弱的和/或无价的文物进行形态分析；地球物理调查有助于查明房屋等地下特征，从而在挖掘过程中节省时间和金钱；遥感技术激光雷达（光探测和测距）可通过植被覆盖等障碍物识别自然和人为景观，例如古代道路。如今，数字技术的可用性和复杂性不断提高，不仅产生了新数据，而且还促进了与考古记录互动的全新方式。然而，仪器和软件的高昂成本，加上所需的专业知识，给许多旨在在研究项目中部署地理空间技术的考古学家造成了障碍。通过竞争性的、同行评审的申请流程，SPARC 促进有兴趣在研究中添加数字组件的考古学家与 SPARC 机构之间的合作，SPARC 机构利用阿肯色大学高级空间技术中心、达特茅斯学院空间考古实验室和阿肯色大学的教职人员和技术人员的仪器、软件和专业知识等技术基础设施。格拉斯哥。自 2013 年以来，SPARC 已支持 35 个合作项目，涉及 20 多个国家 46 个不同研究机构的 73 名 PI 和联合 PI。 SPARC 在支持女性和早期职业研究人员、为公立大学和非营利组织的研究人员提供发展有竞争力的职业至关重要的外部资金和出版机会方面拥有良好的记录。在线研讨会和讲习班、学生培训机会、专业组织的领导力、方法创新和新的资助奖项都源于 SPARC 研究。SPARC 计划的目标是：通过向研究人员提供地理空间技术来提高考古项目的研究生产力，否则这些研究人员将无法获得收集和分析这些数据所需的工具或技能；通过参与实地考察和分析项目生成高价值、高效的考古数据；为寻求使用地理空间技术的学生和专业人员提供培训机会；促进考古学中新的地理空间应用的开发及其对更广泛社区的关注；支持数字数据归档和发布的良好实践。 SPARC 通过三个类别的奖项为考古项目提供直接支持：实地工作（现场数据收集）、数据与分析（准备、处理和分析）以及出版物（演示、出版和归档），这些奖项利用了一系列广泛的方法，包括高性能计算、表面重建和形态分析、体积 3D 成像、近地表地球物理学、航空遥感和测量（例如“无人机”）、大地测量定位和地形测量以及 3D 可视化。 SPARC 致力于建立一个越来越引人注目的计划——吸引顶尖的研究项目；高效——项目人员积累经验；高影响力——试点项目培养世界各地研究团队的技能；和创新——通过更广泛的合作带来重大的方法论进步。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。