Digital and IT

OSA’s commitment to conducting and disseminating modern high-quality archaeological
research requires a significant investment in research technology. From maintaining complex databases, to deploying a suite of scientific instruments and equipment, to supporting an array of web-based and digital interpretive media, the OSA’s involvement in research technology covers the gamut of twenty-first century breakthroughs in archaeology. This broad spectrum of digital and information technology (IT) services are available to all levels of government, as well as private corporations, American Indian tribes, and non-profits.

Since 2016, OSA has utilized small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), aka drones, for site identification, preservation monitoring, and multi-spectral analysis to survey large areas for cultural resources. OSA's FAA-licensed pilots offer drone flight services to collect data for any profession or scientific field. In addition to photos and video, OSA drones can capture data using thermal imaging and aerial lidar. Post-processing services include photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and data processing and analysis.

OSA conducts 3D scanning, printing, and photogrammetry of objects and artifacts for research and educational purposes. Staff members have the artistic ability to transform 3D-printed objects into replica artifacts for teaching, exhibits, and displays.

Education and interpretation staff frequently collaborate with the technology staff to create audience-focused website content and digital interpretive media. A portfolio of web-based projects is available upon request.

Digital Services Staff

Mary De La Garza, M.A., MCSE

Research Technology Director

mary-delagarza@uiowa.edu

319-384-0731

OSA Staff member	Digital Services Specialty
Mary De La Garza (Director)	Drone flight services (FAA-licensed); aerial data post-processing including photogrammetry, thermal imaging, 3D modeling, lidar, and multi-spectral analyses; geospatial analysis
Angela Collins	Drone flight services (FAA-licensed); website design and maintenance; graphic design; digital interpretive media design
Colleen Randolph	Iowa Site File (I-Sites) data management
Elizabeth Reetz	Digital interpretive media strategy, development, and design; website design and maintenance; digital and virtual outreach
Maizy Fugate	Digital archives services including digitization and file transfers of electronic documents; iArc data management

Fees for Digital Services

Please use the information below to estimate costs for grant planning or contract budget proposals. Email us directly for a calculation of actual costs.

service	fee
sUAV, a.k.a., drone, flight services (FAA licensed pilots)	Rates include fringe and F&A when required by the Division of Sponsored Programs for grants and contracts. Per pilot: $55/hour (no F&A) - $79 (fully burdened F&A) plus travel and applicable equipment rental
Post-processing expertise: Photogrammetry Thermal imaging 3D scanning and modeling Multi-spectral analyses Aerial lidar Lidar	Rates include fringe and F&A when required by the Division of Sponsored Programs for grants and contracts. $55/hour (no F&A) - $79 (fully burdened F&A), based on agreed scope of work
Documents digitization	See Curation Services
Digital interpretive media strategy, development, and design: See Outreach Consulting	Initial 30-minute consultation provided at no charge. Rates include fringe and F&A when required by the Division of Sponsored Programs for grants and contracts. $44/hour (no F&A) - $79 (fully burdened F&A)