Cost Efficient Management Tools for Assessing Cultural Resources
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2006-04-04
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01030734
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OCLC Number:70153771
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Abstract:Several key components were completed for the Arkansas Archeological Survey's database system, called Automated Management of Archeological Site Data in Arkansas (AMASDA). AMASDA contains information on over 40,000 Native American and historic sites and more than 5100 archeological projects in Arkansas. The AMASDA system consists of two Oracle databases (Site Files and Projects), linked to a statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) that provides environmental context for archeological sites and project areas. Two databases were updated: Radiocarbon Assays (information on radiometric dates) and Citations (bibliographic references to archeological publications and reports). Three new databases were created: 1) photographic images of archeological sites; 2) photographic images of representative artifacts from sites; and 3) illustrated text descriptions of over 200 archeological cultural phases/study units in Arkansas. These databases will significantly improve the process of identification and management of cultural resources as mandated for agencies such as the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and related legislation. This project has moved the Arkansas Archeological Survey much closer to the ultimate goal, which is to deliver the complete AMASDA system to AHTD and other state and federal agencies via the World Wide Web
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