GROUND PENETRATING
RADAR
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a geophysical locating method that uses radio waves to capture images below the surface of the ground in an innovative way. It is a non-intrusive method of surveying the sub-surface to investigate underground utilities such as concrete, asphalt, metals, pipes, cables, or masonry. This nondestructive method uses electromagnetic radiation in the microwave band (UHF/VHF frequencies) of the radio spectrum and detects the reflected signals from subsurface structures.
GPR can have applications in a variety of applications, including rock, soil, ice, fresh water, pavements, and structures. In the right conditions, technicians can use GPR to detect subsurface objects.
Significant applications include:
GPR can be used to detect the following wide range of materials:
- Gas Lines
- PVC (non-metallic)
- Plastic Lines
- Electric Lines
- Conduit
- Rebar/Metal
- Communication Lines
- Storm Lines
- Sewer Lines
- Voids or Air Pockets
- Groundwater
- Bedrock
