Ground
Penetrating Radar - G P R
Capabilities:
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Locate metallic and
nonmetallic utilities
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Define depth of utilities
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Find communications wires
and conduits
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Define pipe routes without
connecting to the source
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Locate unknown utilities
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Find utilities without using
as-built drawings
Other applications
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Locate storage tanks
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Graveyard
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Groundwater level
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Define soil stratigraphy
(bedrock)
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Groundwater level
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Locate storage tanks

Parameters affecting GPR
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Conductivity of the soil
(sand = best)
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Size, depth and material of
utility
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Reflection (i.e. wire mesh)
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Homogeneity of the ground

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