Overview of the handling of archaeo-geophysical data in Germany Survey results on the handling of archaeo-geophysical data in Germany

A questionnaire was developed in NFDI4Objects Task Area 1 and a survey was conducted from January to March 2024 to gain an overview of the use of geophysical prospection in archaeology. It was aimed in particular at long-standing experts working in research institutions, state offices or commercial enterprises in this field. The responses were edited and summarised in a report. They provide a detailed insight into the practical geophysical prospection activities of the various stakeholders involved in cultural heritage research. In addition, a basis was created for the establishment of the NDFDI4Objects Community Cluster Geophysical Prospection to discuss valid standards for the handling of geophysical data and metadata. A standardised approach to archaeo-geophysical data is desirable and necessary to facilitate sustainable access, long-term archiving and handling of this data for data users, especially for those who are not experts in this field.