Samenvatting

Climate change, urban expansion, and agricultural intensification are increasingly threatening the Netherlands’
in situ archaeological heritage, necessitating the use of advanced methodologies for effective detection, mapping, characterizing, and monitoring of archaeological sites. Over the past decade, significant advancements
in sensor technologies for remote sensing and geophysics have emerged that offer more effective, noninvasive
solutions in both terrestrial and maritime contexts. Despite their potential, the application and integration
of these techniques in Dutch archaeological heritage management remain limited. The ARCfieldLAB project,
launched in September 2022 as part of the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science, aims to
bridge this gap. Its aims are to create a digital platform to disseminate knowledge on innovative sensor technologies, establish a network of archaeological practitioners and sensor specialists, and support multisensor
case studies. It has generated strong enthusiasm for this initiative and for cross-disciplinary collaborations
on national and international scales. Key challenges include the need for integration into the official Dutch
archaeology quality standard protocols and the requirement of metadata standards and data archiving guidelines. Addressing these issues will require continuous investment and a long-term commitment but will have
a significant positive impact on the effectiveness and quality of Dutch archaeological fieldwork.