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Strides Towards Standard Methodologies in Aeronautical Archaeology

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Aviation cultural materials and landscapes are a budding area of study in both underwater and terrestrial archaeology. Since the 1990s, professional archaeologists have advocated for adequate protection of aviation cultural heritage, and the establishment of a standard methodology and theoretical framework. Prior to this advocacy, aviation historical societies, museums, and private individuals were the primary interest groups involved in aircraft salvage and preservation. The evolution of the sub-discipline, from artifact-centric interest to archaeological study is discussed. Key elements of aviation archaeology, preservation, and the developments in methodology of the past 5 years are highlighted.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    Founded as the Aviation Archaeology Association, renamed in 1978.

  2. 2.

    Formerly the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Exploration.

  3. 3.

    Formerly the Naval Historical Center.

  4. 4.

    Formerly the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC).

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    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is the U.S. federal agency responsible for leasing policy and program development for oil/gas, renewable energy, and other marine mineral activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

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