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ArchaeoTerrainExplorer QGIS 4 compatibility
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Yes — ArchaeoTerrainExplorer supports QGIS 4 (declared max version 4.99.0).
ArchaeoTerrain Explorer is an interactive micro‑topographic analysis tool designed for archaeological prospection. The plugin extracts a 256×256 DEM window around the clicked point and computes real‑time terrain metrics including slope, curvature (profile, plan, total), Local Relief Model (LRM), hillshade, openness (positive/negative), Sky‑View Factor (SVF), and Multi‑Scale Relief Model (MSRM). It offers both composite and single‑filter visualization modes (Slope, Curvature, LRM, Hillshade, Openness+, Openness‑, SVF, MSRM), along with archaeological presets such as Archaeo‑Enhance 1 (LRM + openness), Archaeo‑Enhance 2 (SVF + curvature), Anthropic Edge Detector, and Paleochannel Finder. Features include scan‑mode preview, a recompute‑preview button for the same point when changing filters, customizable parameters, colormap selection, a dynamic progress bar, and export to GeoTIFF or PNG.
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Interactive micro‑topographic explorer for archaeological anomaly detection using DEM, LiDAR and photogrammetry. Provides real‑time slope, curvature, LRM, hillshade, openness, SVF, MSRM and archaeological presets on a local 256×256 DEM window, with single‑filter modes, scan‑mode preview and dynamic refresh.
| Author | Dr. Geol. Faustino Cetraro |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 1,584 |
| Latest version | 1.1.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 (59 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 4.0.0 |
| Max QGIS | 4.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | Yes |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Category | Raster & terrain |
| Tags | dem, lidar, terrain, microtopography, archaeology, openness, msrm, hillshade, lrm, curvature, geomorphology, slope, svf, analysis |
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