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S Neox helps in the Tribological Study of a surface of an Archaeological Drawing

The oldest known abstract drawing, made with ocher, has been found in South Africa’s Blombos Cave—on the face of a flake of siliceous rock retrieved from archaeological strata dated to 73,000 years before the present (BP). It is a crosshatch of nine lines purposefully traced with a piece of ocher having a fine point and used as a pencil. The work is at least 30,000 years older than ...

Sep. 14, 2018

By Sensofar

Successful collaboration with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Successful collaboration with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Within the scope of cooperation with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in geological and archaeological explorations, Transient Technologies LLC granted its GPR set to University. Here we share the exploration results: 1) Last autumn research group of archaeologists and geologists from Taras Shevchenko ...

Nov. 24, 2015

By Transient Technologies LLC

GPR investigation on the Lech Hill (Gniezno, Poland)

July 9, 2016 the great archaeological investigation was led by the 'Sakwa' Association of historical monument saving (Poland) in collaboration with 'GPR24.COM.PL' company (Poland) in Gniezno (Poland). They studied the Lech Hill, the place where, by legend, the Polish Kingdom was firstly established, and where probably are buried the remains of ancestors of first king of Poland. The ...

Jul. 14, 2016

By Transient Technologies LLC

GSSI unveils the digital antenna technology

Dual Frequency, Smart Antenna The 300/800 MHz dual-frequency antenna is GSSI’s first digital antenna. The combination of two frequencies allows users to locate targets at depths of up to 5 m (16 ft), ideal for utility, archaeological and environmental surveys. Center Frequency: 300 and 800 MHz Depth Range 0-7 m (0-21 ft) Weight: 5 kg (12 lbs) Dimensions: 33.5x31x15 cm (13.2x12.2x5.9 ...

Jun. 23, 2016

By Geomorph Instruments

Historic England use our Golden Gate to carbon date bone

Select Science recently ran a story featuring our Golden Gate ATR accessory. Historic England, formerly English Heritage, were prescreening collagen content in archaeological bone samples at Oxford University. Radiocarbon dating of bone samples depends on the integrity of bone collagen, the substance which tells analysts the age of the bone. So integrity tests were essential for the selection ...

Jun. 20, 2016

By Specac Limited

ZZ participated in field survey of Flinders University Archaeological department

ZZ is the industrial partner of Flinders University Adelaide, in November 2013, ZZ participated the archaeology department field day. We surveyed a grave yard for underground tomb. The data was used by Flinders University student for their assignment project. The inversion result concurred with other form of geophysical investigation tools such as GPR. Please refer to photo gallery below for ...

Jul. 18, 2014

By ZZ Resistivity Imaging Pty. Ltd.

COME-IN

The second thematic conference “The inclusive museum - State of the art & perspectives” organised in the framework of the EU project “COME-IN!” project where the CEI acts as Lead Partner, took place on 26 June 2018 at the Monastery of St. Augustine in Erfurt, Germany. This event gathered experts and stakeholders from all over Europe and aimed at outlining the current ...

Jul. 12, 2018

By Central European Initiative - CEI

Ground Penetrating Radar Raptor vehicle-mount carrier set-up video

The ImpulseRadar Raptor vehicle-mount carrier is the original suspended array carrier, which can be fitted to numerous vehicle types via a standard towbar arrangement. Accommodating up to 18-channels for Raptor-45 antennas, or up to 28-channels for Raptor-80 antennas, the robust and stable construction enables dense data collection in a single pass. Whether you’re doing archaeological ...

Sep. 24, 2020

By ImpulseRadar Sweden AB

President Obama announces more key administration posts

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael A. Hammer, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department of State Charles McConnell, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Department of Energy The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Terry ...

Jul. 11, 2011

By US Department of Energy

SEAMOR Marine Chinook ROV identifies 1897 schooner barge “Antelope” in Lake Superior

A SEAMOR Marine Chinook ROV was used to confirm the identity of a 1897 schooner barge, the Antelope, found 300 feet down at the bottom of Lake Superior near Wisconsin, USA. This ship is one of the most intact wooden schooners to be found at the bottom of the lake with its masts still standing. Its cargo (coal) may have helped the ship sink slowly, coal being a buoyant load, preventing the ...

Nov. 14, 2016

By Seamor Marine Ltd

Ground-penetrating radar used to prepare for archaeological dig at Amherst Historical Museum

A high-altitude Peruvian rock shelter, Mayan ruins and caves in France are among the sites around the world where a three-wheeled device resembling an oversized tricycle has revealed what lurks below the ground’s surface. While the lawn of the Amherst Historical Museum on Amity Street may not be the most unusual place that Peter Leach has brought his ground-penetrating radar, it was where ...

Nov. 27, 2015

By Geomorph Instruments

Gasera

We have completely updated our Research Library. The library includes over 100 research articles related to the Gasera's cantilever enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy technology or to Gasera's products. Each article has an available online link and a direct reference and link to the Gasera's product (if referred in the paper). We hope that this will help you in selection of our products to your ...

Mar. 25, 2021

By Gasera Ltd

Yingchuang intelligent recycling machine included in the National Museum

At the “Excellent Five Years” large-scale achievement exhibition held by the Beijing Exhibition Hall, Yingchuang’s “Smart Drink Bottle Recycling Machine” was exhibited to showcase the advanced information technology and means of recycling economy and resource recycling in China. And an innovative business model. The National Museum of China is a comprehensive ...

Feb. 5, 2018

By Incom Recycle Co., Ltd.

New partnership: Geometrics Representation

We are very happy to announce that our company is representing all Geometrics products, including seismographs, magnetometers and geoelectrics. Geometrics has supplied the world with rugged, portable, easy-to-use, and technologically-innovative geophysical instruments — and responsive, worldwide customer support, since 1969. Geometrics' line of seismographs, magnetometers, and ...

Jan. 3, 2016

By Geomorph Instruments

Peterborough students celebrate British Science Week with a day at Flag Fen

The Museums and Schools project is funded by DfE through an Arts Council England programme that has partnered 10 regional museums with national museums with the aim to develop high quality visits and learning opportunities for schools, particularly those in less affluent areas, or areas of low engagement. Peterborough Vivacity and NHM (via the Real World Science team) have worked in partnership ...

Mar. 19, 2015

By Camlab Limited

New distribution partner for Raptor in key European markets

ImpulseRadar is pleased to announce the appointment of a new distribution partner for Raptor® in key European markets. ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of Allied Associates Geophysical Ltd., and Allied Associates Geophysical GmbH, as sole distribution partner for Raptor® in the United Kingdom and Germany respectively. Consistent with our international growth strategy, ...

Aug. 1, 2018

By ImpulseRadar Sweden AB

Work nears completion on £28 million Medmerry sea defence and habitat creation scheme

The Environment Agency has announced that an ambitious project to construct 7km of new sea defences inland from the coast together with a wildlife haven at Medmerry in West Sussex is nearing completion. Construction of this £28 million project is progressing well and the flood defences are now complete. Work is nearing completion to carefully allow the sea slowly into the site in order to ...

Sep. 23, 2013

By The Environment Agency - England and Wales

New Joint Venture Scoops Prestigious Castletownbere Harbour Contract

EDI, a joint venture between dredging experts DEC NV of Belgium and remediation experts Land and Water Remediation Ltd of the UK is carrying out a €9.5m dredging and contaminated sediment removal contract for the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The development, at Castletownbere on the southern end of Bantry Bay, will involve extending and upgrading Dinish Wharf and ...

Feb. 23, 2006

By DEC NV (DEME Environmental Contractors)

New Training Courses offered on GPR and EM.

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Feb. 22, 2013

By Geomorph Instruments

The Focus-Abengoa Foundation will celebrate the Andalusia Day with different cultural activities

They will take place both at the Hospital de Los Venerables and the Focus-Abengoa Campus, located at Solúcar plant, in Sanlúcar La Mayor. They are free of charge and will aim to bring the Foundation’s artistic heritage to all those who wish to enjoy it. The Focus-Abengoa Foundation will organize next Saturday, February 28, Andalusia Day, a number of cultural activities ...

Feb. 25, 2015

By Abengoa