Information on RAAD -
Overview
Remote Access to Archaeological Data (RAAD)
What is RAAD?
RAAD is a web based application that enables authorized users to view,
select, and download information about archaeological sites in British
Columbia. Users can browse the data for specific site information using
the online mapping and query utilities and download the information
they want in a variety of data formats. The primary purpose of RAAD
is to serve clients who require archaeological information on a frequent
basis for land use planning or impact assessment projects. Examples
of such clients include: archaeological consultants, federal and provincial
land use planning agencies, regional districts, municipalities and first
nations. Currently, with the exception of professional consulting archaeologists,
RAAD is not available to the private sector. Examples of
potential data request form users include: private property owners inquiring
about an archaeological site on their property, archaeologists conducting
academic research projects, and other persons requiring one time only
or infrequent access to provincial archaeological data.
Please note that no one is granted access to British Columbia archaeological data
until they have agreed to a set of Terms and Conditions governing data
sharing and access.
Types of archaeological data available in RAAD?
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Geographic Information System (GIS) files
in ESRI Shapefile (.shp) format. These files provide information
about specific archaeological site locations and boundaries.
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Database information in .csv or .pdf format.
These files provide detailed information about each archaeological
site. Downloaded .csv files can be used in a spreadsheet or database
application while .pdf files can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader
(available free from
Adobe
Systems).
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Other site related documents such
as sketch maps, drawings, photographs, and spreadsheets in a variety
of file formats.
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Data Currency and Limitations: RAAD
is updated weekly as new archaeological site records and information
are added to the provincial archaeological register. RAAD only contains
archaeological site records that have been formally recorded and
submitted to this office. It is possible that unknown and unrecorded
sites exist within your area of interest.
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