Category: Ground Penetrating Radar

What Does Ground Penetrating Radar Detect?

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Ground penetrating radar (GPR)

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a geophysical locating technique that utilizes radio waves to capture subsurface information with a minimally invasive technology. The big advantage of using the GPR system is the ability to pinpoint locations for underground assets without breaking ground. GPR generates subsurface images using the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) in the 10 MHz… Read more »

How Deep Are Most Underground Utilities Buried?

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underground utilities

Underground utilities include electrical lines, natural gas lines, and sometimes internet cables. The reason utility lines are buried is for safety reasons, both for people who have to walk above them – and for the safety and security of the utilities themselves. If underground utilities were buried too shallow, they could resurface and get damaged… Read more »