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Structural interpretation of NDT geophysical data sets typically constitutes part of an exploration program. Experts in this field apply their extensive knowledge of the methodologies and associated physical parameters that could be related to the presence of buried structures and/or defects in the construction materials of monumental heritage. Products can include an interpretation of data related also to integration with other data (i.e., archaeological data, structural data; data from one or more NDT techniques).

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Leucci, G. (2019). NDT Geophysical Data Interpretation. In: Nondestructive Testing for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01899-3_5

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