Surface Penetrating Radar Equipment Brisbane from ScanMan

Here at ScanMan, the surface penetrating radar generally uses a 1 GHz antenna to scan within concrete structures to locate and mark the position of metal reinforcing or conduits.

The 1 GHz antenna has such a high resolution picture it can easily pin point something as small as a household telephone wire under 6 to 8 inches of concrete.

A radar wave travels at different rates through different ground materials due to their differing EM Properties. Therefore, in order to be able to plot the profile as a true depth section, some method must be found which enables the speed of the propagation of the radar signal to be determined.

If the ground simply consisted of a uniform media with isolated targets buried within it, the depth could be calibrated fairly accurately.

The depth of penetration and the resolution of the measurements depend on a number of factors. Different types of ground behave very differently. Sand, loam, chalk, sand stone, granite, etc. are all easy to penetrate and the radar can also be used to see through fresh water and snow.

Cured concrete and other hard layers can be penetrated depending on the number and spacing of any reinforcing rods present. Soils which have a high percentage of dissolved salts and wet clay are the most difficult to work with.

Contact ScanMan today to discuss your needs.

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