Frequently Asked Questions
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| 3d-GPR |
3d-GPR describes 3d-dimensional Ground Penetrating Radar |
| 3d-Radar |
3d-Radar, the name of our company, denotes radar systems capable of 3-dimensional display, such as the 3d-Radar GeoScope GPR |
| GPR |
See the technology section for more information about Ground Penetrating Radar |
| Ground Penetrating Radar |
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image the subsurface. This non-destructive 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 be used in a variety of media, including rock, soil, ice, fresh water, pavements and structures. It can detect objects, changes in material, and voids and cracks. See our information about Ground Penetrating Radar or the technology section for more information about Ground Penetrating Radar |
| subsurface radar |
See the technology section for more information about Ground Penetrating Radar |
| nodig |
nodig, or no-dig is a term often used for inspection techniques where digging is not neccesary, such as survey methods using GPR, or Ground Penetrating Radar. See more information in the section GPR Applications |
| georadar |
Geogradar is a term often used to describe Ground Penetrating Radar |
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Application areas
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| Utility mapping |
3d-GPR can be used to locate utilities such as water, gas and sewage lines.
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| Road inspection |
3d-GPR can be used to inspect roads without digging. Asphalt thickness, state of the foundations and other key parameters for road maintenance can be found quickly and with minimal road closures. See more information under [Road Inspection] |
| Railway inspection |
3d-GPR can be used to inspect railways, understand the ballast conditions and survey where maintenance is required. See [Railway Inspection] |
| Bridge inspection |
Bridges are particularily vulnerable part of a road system, and must be inspected regularily. GPR can be used to inspect bridges, locate voids and corrosion, and determine where maintenance is required. See [Bridge Inspection] |
| Archaelogy |
3d-GPR can assist in locating artifacts, buildings and ancient roads, greatly speeding up field work. See [Archaeology] |
| Airport Inspection |
3d-GPR can be used to detect voids in Airport Runnaways, find zones of delamination and accurately determine where maintenance is most required. [Airport Inspection] |
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