Advantages of using ground-penetrating radar systems rather than other methods

Ground-penetrating radar systems feature to emit a radar antenna for transmitting a signal that enters the subsurface for reflecting off objects that differ in dielectric values. The reflections created by the signal returns to the antenna's receiver unit while creating a two-way traveling time. It is used for calculating the position and depth of an unknown feature or utility. 

 

Advantages of ground penetrating radar systems 

 

  • It is efficient in detecting almost all utilities, such as non-metallic pipes.
  • The system helps in instant data collection.
  • It helps redefine the subsurface characteristics related to utilities like salt contamination, water table depth, voids, structural features such as mesh or rebar, and more.
  • Efficiently gathers in-depth info about sub surfacing for geo-referencing
  • It can be used for finding abandoned or unknown underground facilities.
  • Ideal for deriving 2D and 3D models from the data that's collected

 

Ground-penetrating radar systems adavatages

 

The instrument locates a particular target, both non-conductive and conductive. It works in all kinds of site conditions where the project is being carried out. 

It can also work in harsh weather conditions where other equipment may fail to work. However, flooded areas and saturated soils affect the system's effectiveness. However, it can change the equipment as per the site's conditions, one of the biggest advantages for field technicians.

 

The technicians can easily cross-check the reference using the two scanning procedures collected data. If there is any difference between the info, technicians can investigate further to provide the right interpretation. The deeper the collected info, the better results can be achieved as there will be no possibility for errors or disturbance in the operations.

 

Ground-penetrating radar systems applications

 

Ground-penetrating radar is used to detect concrete homogeneity and voids. It is also ideal for assessing slab-on-grade. Plus, it is also efficient in bridging the structures and road assessment. The system can also detect natural structures like storage tanks, groundwater channels, sinkholes, septic systems, water tables, etc. Besides, it is also used to measure ice thickness in the location where ice road is present for most of the year.

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