The 4th International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage will be held in Cassino, Italy.
MetroArchaeo brings together researchers and operators in the enhancement, characterization and preservation of archaeological and cultural heritage with the main objective of discussing production, interpretation and reliability of measurements and data.
The conference is conceived to foster exchanges of ideas and information, create collaborative networks and update innovations on “measurements” suitable for cultural heritage for archaeologists, conservators and scientists.
Paper submission
Authors are invited to submit an original extended abstract (4 pages), reporting original research of a theoretical or applied nature using the Open Conference System. The paper should explain the significance of the contribution and contain a list of key references. All papers must be written in English according to the guidelines provided on the MetroArchaeo 2018 website: http://www.metroarcheo.com
All Accepted Papers will be submitted for publication to IEEE Xplore.
Special Sessions
Special sessions will be organized on specific topics, see online at http://www.metroarcheo.com/special-session
Awards
The best contributions will be awarded, including the Best Student Paper Award, the Best Paper authored and presented by a woman, the Best Poster and the Best Demonstration.
Topic Areas
• Methodologies and measurements for diagnostics and conservation
• Geomatics for Cultural Heritage research and management
• Non-destructive techniques for archaeological diagnostics
• 3D recording and modelling for Cultural Heritage
• Metrology in landscape archaeology
• Metrological approaches to the study of written Heritage
• Metrological approaches in architecture and visual
• Bioarchaeology and palaeodiet measurements
• Archaeometry
• Archaeozoology
• Archaeobotany
• Metrological analyses of raw materials
• Computer science and 3D survey
• Metadata and digital management in archaeology
• Ancient scientific instruments
Important Dates
MARCH 30, 2018 - Special Session Proposal
JULY 10, 2018 - Extended Abstract Submission
AUGUST 30, 2018 - Notification of Acceptance
OCTOBER 1, 2018 - Full Paper Submission
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