Bibliographic Information
Article Title
Camp Delta, Google Earth and the Ethics of Remote Sensing in Archaeology
Journal Title
World Archaeology
Author(s)
Myers, Adrian
Month of Publication
August
Year of Publication
2010
Volume Number
42
Issue Number
3
Article Pages
455-467
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Available Through
Taylor & Francis
Language
English
Notes
"With easy access to satellite imagery through free applications such as Google Earth, it is now financially feasible for archaeologists to undertake remote survey in areas that are difficult or impossible to access in person. But there are ethical concerns inherent in the use of remotely sensed images, as Google Earth might be seen as a panoptic viewing technology that leaves no voice to those being viewed. Through a virtual investigation of the Camp Delta prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, I discuss methodological and theoretical aspects of the use of Google Earth in archaeology."
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RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology