Methods of Monitoring Thermal and Moisture Conditions Affecting Pictograms and Rock Art

Conference Paper

Methods of Monitoring Thermal and Moisture Conditions Affecting Pictograms and Rock Art

Kevin Hall

Abstract

This paper describes the use of micro-transducers, infrared sensors and means to measure moisture content and chemistry in rock and building materials. It is described how these data relate to new findings regarding weathering processes that can affect these historic records.