About ground penetrating radar

GPR (Ground Penetration Radar) is a method of locating underground services and other buried systems. This system is often used to create a map of what is below the surface and is a very useful tool for construction, repair and maintenance purposes.

GPR does what other underground mapping methods cannot do

For the average individual (who does not work in construction or repair services that involve frequent mapping systems below the surface), the most common approach to looking for underground pipes and other important systems would be to use a metal detector.

Unfortunately, metal detectors can be very expensive and to create underground pipe mapping you don't have to settle for an "amateur" metal detector (one that will help locate pennies and bottle caps). More important still is the fairly obvious failure with the use of a metal detector ... you are limited to finding metal, ground penetrating radar service.

GPR, on the other hand, is capable of locating and identifying objects of any material.

Another alternative to ground penetrating radar is to rely on maps and public service surveys. The problem here is that if you depend on the precision of these resources, you could also be digging blindly. There is no way to analyze the situation without starting to build ... and if you are wrong, it is a very costly and dangerous mistake.

Once again, ground penetrating radar is the only way to discover the underground situation before digging. With GPR, you can see for yourself all the obstacles and use this information to get the job done right the first time. GPR saves time, money and energy ... and this is something that no other underground mapping system can achieve.

How does ground penetrating radar work?

GPR services use specialized equipment and perform multiple measured passes on the field being studied. The GPR equipment transmits high-frequency radar sound waves through the surface, penetrating several feet below.

The microwaves then return to the GPR team's receiver, providing information about the depth and density of what's below the surface. Technicians who specialize in ground penetrating radar services can create a detailed map of what is underground, based on information provided by the GPR system.

In summary, ground penetrating radar is the safest, smartest, and most effective way to analyze and study an area. GPR services are accurate, and of course GPR is more affordable than trying an alternative underground mapping system and making a mistake ... because it gets it right the first time.

Who uses ground penetrating radar?

GPR can be used for many things, not just for mapping pipes or other utility systems.

Archaeological projects often depend on GPR because of its ability to identify underground objects without altering the ground. Ground penetrating radar can even identify soil types.

Of course, ground penetrating radar can also be used through concrete, and can even locate hidden objects within concrete. Therefore, GPR is a very useful tool for engineering and construction.