Useful Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is state-of-the-art equipment used for exploring the subsurface of the earth. The cutting-edge imaging technology found in high-end GPR systems measures electromagnetic wave propagation and echo from the subsurface, which images and identifies changes in the magnetic and electrical properties beneath the surface of the earth. Hence, GPR systems are useful in locating underground utility lines in earth or post tensioning and reinforcing in concrete. Ground penetrating radar is surprisingly versatile for many other applications, including forensic research, land surveying, detecting unexploded land mines, conducting groundwater studies, and monitoring the structural integrity of airplane runways. GPR is useful in many different fields. It is used to study ice, groundwater, soil, and bedrock under earth sciences and it may be helpful in finding diamonds and gold nuggets in alluvial gravel beds. In that case, ground penetrating radar is used to fi...