Irwin Scollar – Pioneer of Archaeological Prospection – turns 90
Archaeological prospection is celebrating one of its very first pioneers: Irwin Scollar turns 90 in November 2018. Since the early 1960s, the ingenuitive US-born engineer, archaeologist and early computing expert has fundamentally formed, defined, advanced and influenced archaeological prospection methods and technology in the fields of near-surface geophysics and aerial archaeology. His vast experience and knowledge, precise formulation of the scientific problems, exemplary research and development leading to innovative applications as well as his high quality scientific publications are highly respected and an to the worldwide archaeological prospection community.