LF: 100–250 MHz
Depth-focused
- Geotechnical layers, voids, karst, deep utilities
- Dry sands & rock: up to several meters
- Clayey soils: reduced penetration
Typical Depth
3–8 m (site dependent)
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Ground Penetrating Radar
GPR Equipment Catalogue
Build your stack: choose the antenna for depth vs detail, pair it with a rugged control unit, add precise positioning, and finish with 2D/3D software. Everything plays nicely for field speed and clean deliverables.
Non-destructive
Modular
CAD/GIS-ready
2D & 3D
Antenna Families
Frequency controls the trade-off between depth and resolution. Pick based on substrate and targets; when in doubt, run two bands.
Lower resolution
MF: 250–600 MHz
Balanced
- Utility mapping (metal & non-metal)
- Pavement/base thickness, general subsurface
- Most urban soils & backfills
Typical Depth
1–4 m
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HF: 800–1600 MHz
High detail
- Concrete scanning: rebar, PT, conduits, slab thickness
- Shallow utilities and floors
- Tight grid 0.5 m for 3D
Typical Depth
0–0.4 m (concrete)
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Control Units (Acquisition)
Rugged Console
- High-rate sampling, selectable time window
- Trace stacking, real-time gain, filters
- Ingress protection for dust & splash
Sampling
≥ 100 kS/s
Tablet + Interface
- Touch UI with quick mark & notes
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna link
- Hot-swap batteries
Battery Life
6–8 hours
Twin-Channel Hub
- Run two antennas (e.g., 400 + 900 MHz)
- Synchronized acquisition for 2D/3D
- GNSS input & odometer
Channels
2 (sync)
Positioning & Survey Control
GNSS Receiver
- SBAS/RTK support; NMEA streaming to controller
- Geotag traces & lines for CAD/GIS
Accuracy
Sub-meter (SBAS), cm-level (RTK)
Total Station Workflow
- Traverse control → grid marks for 3D volumes
- Backsight checks for QA/QC
Use
Tight urban sites
Odometer / Encoder
- Accurate distance for stacking & migration
- Wheel or sled mount
Resolution
≤ 1 cm
Processing & Reporting Software
2D Suite
- Dewow, background removal, gain curves
- Migration & velocity calibration
- Picking, annotations, PDF export
3D Suite
- Time/depth slices & iso-surfaces
- Volume rendering & target clustering
- DXF/SHP/GeoJSON export for CAD/GIS
Licensing
Perpetual or Annual
Accessories
Survey Cart
- Stable push frame with encoder
- Quick antenna mounts
Sled & Skids
- Low-drag for soils/sand
- Replaceable wear pads
Battery Kit
- Hot-swap packs & charger
- On-cart power distribution
Marking & PPE
- Paint, flags, tags
- Hi-vis, helmet, boots, gloves
Quick Comparison
| Item | Best For | Depth (typ.) | Resolution | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Antenna (100–250 MHz) | Geotech layers, deep utilities, voids | 3–8 m* | Low | Sled / Cart |
| MF Antenna (250–600 MHz) | Utility mapping, pavements | 1–4 m* | Medium | Cart |
| HF Antenna (800–1600 MHz) | Concrete scanning, shallow details | 0–0.4 m (concrete) | High | Hand / Cart |
| Rugged Controller | All-weather acquisition | — | — | Cart / Harness |
| GNSS + Encoder | Georeferenced deliverables | — | — | Cart / Sled |
*Depth depends strongly on soil conductivity and moisture. Wet clays attenuate signal; pair radar with cores or EM for certainty.