What is GPR

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is an advanced, non-invasive sub-surface imaging technique that typically uses short pulses of electromagnetic energy to ‘see’ into the ground.  GPR is very good at determining the shape, size, extent and depth of a buried object. It can be used to find pipes, foundations, voids, trenches, geological layers, archaeological features, reinforcing bars, etc.  It works best in dry ground environments but can also work well in wet, saturated materials.  It does not work very well in saline conditions and through  clay rich soils.

GPR is used by a wide range of people including:

• Archaeologists
• Civil Engineers & NDT engineers
• Environmental Scientists
• Forensic investigators
• Geologists and Geophysicists
• Geotechnical Engineers
• Glaciologists
• Hydrologists

In fact, anyone who needs to investigate buried features. It is particularly popular for utility detection and roadway evaluation.