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Chapter 01
Introduction to Research
b. Ground penetrating radar Dr. Rajmal Jain of Physical Research Laboratory has pointed out in the seminar held at the L. D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad in 2010 that some structures (like Jin Mandir, mentioned above) can be imaged with a ground penetrating radar, if it has been buried at shallow depths due to seismic activity. High resolution studies can be made using ground based radar but satellite borne radar may provide a quick view of the whole region, although at a lower resolution. 7. Summary In summary it appears that a multi pronged international effort using scientific techniques will not only be able to throw some light on this complex problem but would be useful in a wider global context of climate change. Such a study must be accompanied with field expeditions for other potential Sites in the area. Acknowledgements This article is based on many ideas discussed by Dr. Rajnikant Shah and Dr. Jitendra B. Shah, Director, L.D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad. Many ideas for synthesis presented in this article were conceived during discussions with Dr. Navin Juyal, Dr. Rajmal Jain, Dr. P.S. Thakker, Dr. S.K. Gupta, Dr. M.G. Yadava and many others and some of them will feature as articles in Granth-I. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone mentioned above for useful discussions. I am beholden to Dr. Rajnikant Shah for his inspiring leadership in this project.
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The Quest for Ashtapad
