title: The gigapixel image concept for graphic SEM documentation. Applications in archeological use-wear studies.
abstract: In this paper, we propose a specific procedure to create gigapixel-like images from SEM (scanning electron microscope) micrographs. This methodology allows intensive SEM observations to be made for those disciplines that require of large surfaces to be analyzed at different scales once the SEM sessions have been completed (e.g., stone tools use-wear studies). This is also a very useful resource for academic purposes or as a support for collaborative studies, thus reducing the number of live observation sessions and the associated expense.
authors.affiliation: IPHES, Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social, C/ Marcel·lí Domingo s/n, Campus Sescelades URV (Edifici W3), 43007 Tarragona, Spain; Àrea de Prehistòria, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Avinguda de Catalunya, 35, 43002 Tarragona, Spain. Electronic address: jmverges@iphes.com.
authors.forename: Josep M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vergès
authors.affiliation: IPHES, Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social, C/ Marcel·lí Domingo s/n, Campus Sescelades URV (Edifici W3), 43007 Tarragona, Spain; Àrea de Prehistòria, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Avinguda de Catalunya, 35, 43002 Tarragona, Spain.
authors.forename: Juan I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Morales
keywords: Gigapixel image; Lithic studies; Microscopy; SEM; Use-wear analyses