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XML Technologies for Spatiotemporal Information Management in Archaeology

This research project explores the use of XML technologies for the representation and management of spatiotemporal information in archaeology. It aims to develop a data model, algorithms, and software tools to aid archaeologists in encoding and structuring information sources using XML. The project also focuses on defining application requirements for archaeological research support.

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XML Technologies for Spatiotemporal Information Management in Archaeology

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  1. XML Technologies for the Representation and Management of Spatiotemporal Information in Archaeology Fabio Grandi Franco Niccolucci University of Bologna University of Florence

  2. A New Research Project • Four Groups Involved: • 1 technological unit (University of Bologna) • 1 “interface” unit (University of Florence) • 2 archaeological units (Neaples and Florence) • Background in XML Use for Cultural Heritage • Interest in Archaeological Methodologies 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  3. Information of Interest for Archaeological Research • Semistructured Information • Antiquarian Reports • Excavation Data and Diaries • Ancient Texts as Primary Sources • Metainformation • History and Geography Data • Working Hypotheses and Models 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  4. Semantic Richness of Information • Structured Data (Complex Objects) • Textual and Semistructured Information • Spatial and Temporal Features • Support of Indeterminacy • Use of Metadata 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  5. The Use of Computer Tools for Archaeology Research Support Requirements: • Efficient Use of Computer Resources • Lossless Representation of Source Semantics(vs DB standardisation and normalisation) • Representation of Additional (Meta)Information • Availability on the Internet of User-friendly Tools 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  6. The Project Goals • XML Infrastructure • Development of models and techniques for the representation and management with XML of data and metadata • Application Requirements • Definition of applications requirements for archaeological research support • “Buffering” • Collection and formalization of specifications and their mapping on the XML infrastructure 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  7. Goal: XML Infrastructure (1) • A Data Model based on XML • for the representation of: • structured (object-oriented) data • unstructured (textual) data • with extensions to support: • (indeterminate) temporal information • GIS-like spatial information • metadata 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  8. Goal: XML Infrastructure (2) • Design and implementation of algorithms for the management of XML data and metadata • C++ programs, XSL stylesheets, Perl scrips... • Development of SW tools to aid archaeologists in encoding and structuring information sources • automatic XML conversion • computer-aided document markup 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  9. Goal: XML Infrastructure (3) • Unit in Charge: University of Bologna • Previous Work: “The Valid Web” • encoding and management of temporal information in XML documents, based on timestamping tags and XSL selection • SW prototype [EDBT’2000 demo session] 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  10. Goal: Application Requirements (1.1) • Representation and management of excavation data concerning the Etruscan-Campanian settlement of Pontecagnano (mid-south. Italy) • Definition of descriptive models • excavation day, excavation diary, spatial information… • Prototype archives concerning recent campaigns • Methodologies on deployment of XMLin archaeological research 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  11. Goal: Application Requirements (1.2) • Unit in Charge: Oriental University Institute of Neaples • Previous Work: use of relational databases and GIS for the representation and management of excavation data 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  12. Goal: Application Requirements (2.1) • Representation and management of material and written sources (historical texts) concerning the medieval settlement of Pratomagno (Tuscany) • Definition of a description language for heterogeneous historical sources • Digitisation and markup of sample documents • Methodologies on deployment of XMLin archaeological research 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  13. Goal: Application Requirements (2.2) • Unit in Charge: University of Florence (Vannini) • Previous Work: interest in digitizing the “Historical Geographical Dictionary of Tuscany” by E. Repetti (19th century) 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  14. Goal: “Buffering” (1) • Resolving the “impedance mismatch” between tecnhologies and user requirements • collection of user specifications and their mapping onto the XML infrastructure • coordination and interfacing between the units • management of checkpoints, feedback, testing… • Main role in the development of methodologies 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

  15. Goal: “Buffering” (2) • Unit in Charge: University of Florence (Niccolucci) • Previous Work: use of markup languages and Web tools for archaeological research support,involvement in Project “Repetti” 17th CODATA Conference - Session I-6 - Baveno 2000

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