Thursday, December 13, 2012

Predictive Modeling


This is a predictive modeling exercise that I completed for my Archaeology GIS class.  I used a DEM datafile downloaded from the USGS to create several elevation related files such as Aspect, Slope, and Contours, and reclassified them to give the lower regions more weight.  I then created the weighted overlay map above to show what areas on the map might have a better chance of containing archaeological artifacts or settlement activity.  The dark green areas have the highest chance, while the red shows higher elevation and a much lower chance.

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