This session will showcase the integration of handheld and ground-based SLAM LiDAR and imaging systems within archaeological field survey and excavation workflows. Using compact LiDAR and GNSS equipment, attendees will be introduced to a practical, end-to-end process from field data acquisition through point cloud generation for visualization and digital twin creation. The focus of the session is to highlight how these tools can be used to capture high-resolution spatial data in near real time, and overcome field data collection challenges, supporting both documentation and interpretation during active fieldwork. Applications include the recording of archaeological features in situ, monitoring stratigraphic changes within excavation units, and generating detailed three- dimensional representations of site conditions as they evolve.

In addition to SLAM-based systems, we will discuss GNSS solutions designed for integration with remotely piloted aircraft systems, highlighting how aerial and ground-based datasets can complement one another. We will also explore visual documentation workflows using platforms such as the Oscar Trek, emphasizing how imagery can enhance context alongside spatial data.

Beyond feature-level documentation, these tools can support broader site operations, including mapping excavation layouts, tracking equipment staging areas, and improving overall site coordination. This informational session emphasizes accessible, field-ready approaches to digital recording that support efficient and informed archaeological practice. Equipment featured in this session will be provided through Tersus GNSS solutions and associated platforms, courtesy of Desert Creative Group and ARCH Airworks.