On the (Non-)Scalability of Target Media for Evaluating the Performance of Ancient Projectile Weapons

When they work, controlled experiments can efficiently and clearly reveal essential characteristics of the functions and performance of ancient hunting and fighting weapons. However, homogenous target media must be carefully validated to ensure that controlled tests capture the same variables that m...

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Main Authors: Pettigrew Devin B., Bamforth Douglas B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2023-06-01
Series:Open Archaeology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/opar-2022-0295