28th June 2012, 12:25 PM
Jack Wrote:Proves Wax's point.
You need to understand the accuracy, confidence levels etc of the technique and kit your using and how that effects your own measurements
Which point exactly? Obviously understanding the accuracy of what you are using is a good idea but how far does understanding basic surveying principles go? After all I can use a shovel, but I couldn't claim an in depth knowledge of the physics behind shovelling. A lot of modern surveying equipment works out the level of accuracy for you anyway. Expecting all archaeologists to be expert surveyors is ridiculous, about as ridiculous as expecting them all to be able to spell correctly: 'and kit you're using and how that affects your own measurements'. :face-stir: