Footprint Analysis in Coastal Research

Kirsten Barr introduces her PhD research on preserved footprints in intertidal zones. The video covers methods for cleaning and identifying footprints, recording techniques, and using photogrammetry to create 3D models. The process includes numbering, measuring, and photographing footprints, as well as preparing for future work by marking areas for further investigation. The video emphasizes the importance of accurate recording and the role of natural elements like tides in uncovering footprints.

What is the primary focus of Kirsten Barr's PhD thesis?

• Climate change effects on sea levels

• Ancient pottery analysis

• Marine biology in coastal areas

• Preserved footprints in intertidal zones

What is the significance of the Mesolithic surface in the research?

• It is a modern construction site

• It contains ancient footprints

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is a protected wildlife area

What is an 'over-trace' in the context of footprint analysis?

• A footprint made by multiple animals

• A footprint that is perfectly preserved

• A footprint that has been eroded by water

• A footprint covered by layers of sediment

Why is it important to establish the orientation of a footprint?

• To measure the depth of the footprint

• To understand the direction of movement

• To identify the species that made the footprint

• To determine the age of the footprint

What is the purpose of using a scale bar when photographing a footprint?

• To protect the footprint from damage

• To provide a reference for size

• To mark the location of the footprint

• To enhance the color of the photograph

What is photogrammetry used for in footprint analysis?

• To measure the depth of the footprint

• To identify the species of the footprint

• To clean the footprint area

• To create a 3D model of the footprint

How are targets used in the process of photogrammetry?

• They are used to measure the depth of the footprint

• They are used to clean the footprint

• They are used to identify the species

• They are used to create a 3D model

What is the significance of the Severn Estuary in the research?

• It is the location of the research

• It is a famous archaeological site

• It has the highest tides in the world

• It is a protected wildlife area

How do tides affect the visibility of footprints in the Severn Estuary?

• They permanently cover the footprints

• They help reveal and cover footprints

• They have no effect on the footprints

• They only cover footprints during storms

What is the range of the tide in the Severn Estuary?

• Up to 14.8 meters

• Up to 20 meters

• Up to 10 meters

• Up to 5 meters