Case Study
Krasnyi-Yar
Electrical Resistance Survey
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Magnetic Survey
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Correlation between magnetic
anomalies (blue) and resistance anomalies (red) |
Numerous circular, rectangular, or square resistance highs (generally
in the red range of the color scale) are thought to represent semi-subterranean
pit house features. Most of these anomalies have a direct correlate
in the magnetic field gradient results. This correlation significantly
increases the degree of certainty of our interpretations.
A number of linear resistance anomalies (both high and low) appear
in the data, particularly in the northern portion of the survey
area, where less saturated soils were more favorable for resistance
methods. These anomalies may represent the remains of structures
external to houses such as corrals or stockades, or they may be
natural in origin. Subsurface testing will allow more confident
and detailed interpretation.
