GEO SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INFORMATION
FOR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
Archaeology is the study of past through material remains.
Protection and conservation of Archaeological sites and monuments adds to the heritage
of a place.Thiruvananthapuram district possesses a large number of archaeological
monuments and sites.Remote Sensing is a powerful tool for the collection and classification
of spatial data. The knowledge based proper interpretation of satellite remote sensing
data with limited field surveys provides valuable information in quick time. The
data generated from satellite imageries provide information on the archaeological
sites. Remote Sensing helps in identification and study of sites. It also helps
in intrasite analysis and buffer analysis. Using Remote Sensing it is easy to study
earth surface and can identify even under lying structures.
OBJECTIVES
• To prepare a Spatial database of Archaeological sites
and institutions on 1:12500 scale.
• To identify Archaeological sites, monuments and Institutions of Thiruvananthapuram
district.
• To serve as a database on Archaeological sites and monuments of Thiruvananthapuram
district
• To develop an user friendly software for easy study and management of Archaeological
sites and monuments.
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