LEICA C10 ScanStation terrestrial LiDAR system

The LEICA C10 ScanStation terrestrial LiDAR System is an excellent tool for rapid, accurate site-scale 3D surface mapping.  Suface data collected with this equipment can be used to generate 3D maps of archaeological sites, fly-through animations of site features, and 3D spatial measurements long after the field season ends.  This equipment has been used to document several archaeological sites in the deep interior of southern Baffin Island, including a large lithic quarry recently identified on the banks of the Hone River, and was recently used by ArcTec collaborators Stenton and Park who directed the 2014 Franklin Expedition terrestrial archaeological research program for the Government of Nunavut's Department of Culture.

GSSI SIR 3000 cart system GPR (200 and 400 mhz)

Our GSSI SIR 3000 GPR features both 400MHz and 200MHz antennae. These antennae allow for a range of radar penetration and resolution depending on the soil type and dielectric constant. We can use this GPR system to survey the subsurface down to 15m.

Syscal Junior Switch 24 (100W, 1200mA, 400V) Resistivity Meter

This resistivity meter is capable of imaging subsurface layers by measuring the electrical resistivity of the soils and subsurface features.

GSM-19GW Walking v7.0 Overhauser Gradiometer/Magnetometer System

Our GEM GSM-19 (Overhauser) Magnetometer/Gradiometer with secondary base-station setup is applied in situations where mid-range magnetic subsurface investigation, data correction, and interpretation is required.

Olympus LEXT OLS4000 3D Laser Measuring Microscope

The Olympus LEXT OLS4000 3D Laser Measuring Microscope is capable of nanometer-scale surface imaging, 3D surface measurement and numerous other metrological applications.  ArcTec-affiliated researchers are currently using this instrument to characterize worn surfaces of stone tools, image cut marks on animal bones from Arctic archaeological sites, and measure the depth of obsidian hydration analysis craters.  Laser confocal microscopy is ideal for precision imaging and measurement projects outside of archaeology. We encourage potential external users to contact us for more information.