Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology and Airborne Technologies announce partnership (copy 1)

This cooperation was formed to develop new techniques and methodical concepts to utilize remote sensing sensors for aerial archaeology as well as non-destructive detection, documentation, visualization, analysis and interpretation of entire archaeological landscapes. Airborne Technologies is the ninth partner within the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology.

The LBI for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology develops new techniques and methodological concepts for landscape archaeology. The research program combines remote sensing techniques with geophysics, computer science and geomatics to develop efficient and universally applicable approaches for interpreting archaeological sites on the scale of entire landscapes. Dedicated to the newest technology it is obvious to utilize the latest remote sensing sensor developments and data acquisition methods for aerial archaeology interpretation methods.

Airborne Technology acts as a sensor integrator and service provider to install and operate to newest remote sensing technologies in the field of LiDAR, Airborne Imaging Spectroscopy and other emerging technologies. Airborne Technologies offers a substantial experience in planning and accomplishing multi sensor data acquisition mission to produce innovative and high quality geo-information products specially adapted to the customers’ needs. Specialized information products developed from the earth observation data complement the Airborne Technologies service portfolio.

“The availability of the latest developments of remote sensing platforms and sensors is essential and enables the LBI-ArchPro to perform research in the field of Aerial Archaeology on the highest level. The latest research results have confirmed the potential of remote sensing technology for the use of non destructive detection, documentation, visualization, analysis and interpretation of archaeological landscape and therefore future promising developments can be expected .”, says Prof. Wolfgang Neubauer, Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology.

“The development of new sensor applications requires an intensive cooperation with research institutions to finally deliver high quality products which meet the customers’ needs. Essential is the understanding of the sensor properties and especially in the field of the Airborne Imaging Spectroscopy the physical interaction with the reflecting ground and vegetation. The research program of the LBI ArchPro with will enrich the understanding of earth observation data products and will help to develop competitive future remote sensing products. “, says Wolfgang Grumeth CEO of Airborne Technologies.

 

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology:

The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology is a research institute of the Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (www.lbg.ac.at) and was founded in 2010. The institute carries out its research activities together with several international partner organizations and aims to create a network of archaeological scientists supporting interdisciplinary research programmes for the development of large scale, efficient, non-invasive technologies for the discovery, documentation, visualisation and interpretation of Europe's archaeological heritage. The lead partners of the institute based in Vienna, are the University of Vienna (A), the Vienna University of Technology (A), the Austrian Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (A), the Province of Lower Austria (A), Airborne Technologies (A), RGZM-Roman-Germanic Central Museum Mainz (D), RAÄ-Swedish National Heritage Board (S); IBM VISTA-University of Birmingham (GB) and NIKU-Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (N).

Contact:

Dir. Prof. Wolfgang Neubauer, LBI-ArchPro
wolfgang.neubauer@univie.ac.at +43 664 8174991
http://archpro.lbg.ac.at

Airborne Technologies GmbH

Airborne Technologies is a well established company for Airborne Surveillance, Remote Sensing & System Integration. The Company is manufacturer independent but has preferred aircraft and sensors providing most reliable and tailor made turnkey solutions. The TECNAM MMA – an efficient multi-fuel twin engine aircraft has been developed, certified and marketed by Airborne Technologies and gives a complete new perspective for Airborne Special Services (Law Enforcement, Peacekeeping & Environmental Monitoring).

Contact: 

 
DI Mario Rathmanner, Airborne Technologies GmbH