Annual Report 2004

The annual report gives a concise description of last year's activities.

Maritime Archaeology

FOCUS AREA: Maritime Archaeology With the longest coastline in Europe and a strong maritime tradition, Norway has a unique maritime cultural heritage. NTNU focus on marine archaeology. Archaeological research methods underwater experiences a significant development based on marine technology, as well as interdisciplinary studies of interactions between marine biological environments and cultural elements on the seabed.

This situation applies both to shallow and deepwater archaeological sites and to particular stages of archaeological operations such as survey, documentation, and excavation.

The main areas of technological development for maritime archaeology at NTNU are:

• Remote sensing technology
• Measurement and digital documentation
• Remotely operated vehicles designed for archaeological tasks
• Structures and tools for underwater excavations
• Analyses of preservation conditions in situ
• Preservation methods