NPS
PROJECT SUMMARY
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Cooperative Agreement Modification
FUNDING AGENCY: National Park Service
MODIFICATION NO.: [CESU info only]
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO.: H1200-04-0002
FUNDING AMOUNT: $40,000
INVESTIGATORS’ Contact Information:
PI: William Doelle, President, Center for Desert Archeology, 300 E University Blvd, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85705, (520) 882-6946, (520) 882-6948
fax, bill@desert.com
Co-PI: Doug Gann, Preservation Archaeologist, Center for Desert Archaeology, 300 E University Blvd, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85705, (520) 8826946, (520) 882-6948 fax, dgann@cdarc.org
PROJECT TITLE: Laser
Imaging of the Inscriptions at El Morro National Monument (Years 1 (in full) and 2 (in part) of 3 years
total. [El Morro Project Number ELMO 2006 E]
EFFECTIVE DATES: Fieldwork begins September 25, 2006. Project End Date: December 31, 2007
PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Center for Desert Archaeology (CDA) will conduct high resolution laser scanning of El Morro’s historic inscriptions
at monitoring panels in various micro-environmental settings over a three year period. Three dimensional surface models of the monitoring
panels will be created from the scanned images. Data from the surface models will be used to quantify erosion rates both graphically and
statistically. Baseline data collected in the first year of scanning will be compared with laser scanning data from subsequent project years
to develop erosion models for the monitoring panels. Additionally, CDA will conduct high resolution scanning of the northeast point of
Inscription Rock to produce a surface model and vertical topographic map of the cliff faces. The surface model and topographic map will
be used to identify areas of wind erosion and water patterns over the rock surface and will allow the study of surface erosion factors along,
above, and below that portion of the rock that contains the highest concentration of historic inscriptions at El Morro. The results will be used
at the macroscopic level by conservators working on inscription preservation projects over the next few years. This project provides a nondestructive technological and methodological approach to conservation monitoring that provides objective and quantifiable data about
rock surface erosion rates on and around the historic inscriptions.
Agency Representative:
Agency Administration
Investigator:
Partner Admin. Contact:
Ron Hiebert, NPS
Representative
William Doelle
Linda Pierce
Research Coordinator
Lynell Wright
President, Center for Desert
Program Manager, Center
CPCESU
Grants/Agreements Specialist
Archaeology,
for Desert Archaeology
Northern Arizona University
Intermountain Region – Budget &
300 E University Blvd, Ste. 300,
300 E University Blvd, Suite
P.O. Box 5765
Finance
Tucson, AZ 85705,
300, Tucson, AZ 85705
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5765
P.O. Box 25287
(520) 882-6946,
(520) 882-6946
Tel: (928) 523-0877
12795 W. Alameda Parkway
(520) 882-6948 fax
(520) 882-6948 fax
Fax: (928) 523-8223
Denver, CO 80225-0287
bill@desert.com
lpierce@cdarc.org
Ron.Hiebert@nau.edu
Tel: (303) 969-2654
Fax: (303) 969-2992
Lynell_Wright@nps.gov
List of Key Words: [Insert key words – list available under “Project Planning” at http://cpcesu.nau.edu]
El Malpais National Monument, Prescribed Burn, Survey, Archaeology
Key Official from National Park - Include contact information @ Specific Park or NPS Office:
James W. Kendrick, Ph.D.
El Malpais National Monument
123 E Roosevelt
Grants, NM 87020
505-285-4641 ext. 40
505-285-5661 fax
Jim_Kendrick@nps.gov
Annual Report Received:
Final Report Received:
Publications on File:
This Modification is subject to all the provisions included in the Cooperative Agreement, dated 6/18/04.
Attach any supporting material as necessary.