On the potential of QuickBird data for archaeological prospection

摘要: In this study, the potential and feasibility of use panchromatic multispectral QuickBird data for identification spatial characterization archaeological sites was evaluated. The analysis focused on an assessment capability images to detect surface anomalies expected in presence buried remains. investigations were performed a test case south Italy, where human activity has been logged from Palaeolithic Middle Ages. results show that fusion products can be flexible source prospection, useful extracting features prior any excavation work increasing cultural value historical sites.