Field data validation of an algorithm for computing obsidian effective hydration temperature

Journal of Archaeological Science

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 441-447

  Rogers, Alexander K ^a  

^a Maturango Museum   (United States)

Author keywords

Hydration; Obsidian; OHD

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHM; CLIMATE MODELING; HYDRATION; NUMERICAL MODEL; OBSIDIAN; TEMPERATURE;

EID: 37749005143     PISSN: 03054403     EISSN: 10959238     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2007.04.009     Document Type: Article

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