Table 4 Attribute design of stratigraphic layer entities

From: A data model for the spatialized integration of archaeological excavation information from prehistoric sites

Attribute name

Attribute description

Serial Number

Serial number for a layer, as the only identifier of a layer.

Unearthed location

The serial number of square unit or trial trench where the stratigraphic layer is unearthed.

Depth min

The minimum depth of the layer from the ground surface.

Depth max

The maximum depth of the layer from the ground surface.

Thickness min

The minimum thickness of the layer.

Thickness max

The maximum thickness of the layer.

Composition

Composition of soil in stratigraphic layers.

Color

Color of soil in stratigraphic layers.

Texture

Soil texture of stratigraphic layers.

Period

Stratigraphic chronology.

Picture

Profile of stratigraphic layers.

Memo

Other information.