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GPR is reliable way of detecting geological features and deep layers.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) can be used for geological surveys to detect features such as the bedrock, water table, and stratigraphic layers. GPR can also be used to measure the thickness of ice sheets, and the profile of river or canal beds with some penetration into the soil beneath – which is not possible using only a sonar-based system.

For the detection of the bedrock, water table and the stratification of the ground, the use of a very low frequency antenna is required. This could be anything between 25MHz and 100MHz. In the right conditions such GPR have penetration into the tens of meters. Such GPR have very poor surface resolution and are of little use for typical applications, but they can detect very large features and interfaces (layers) which are located deeper in the ground.

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Benefits of using GPR surveys to detect deep layers

Non-intrusive and NDT

GPR is entirely non-intrusive and non-destructive (NDT)

Deep survey without drilling

Low frequency GPR can investigate up to tens of meters deep

Time and cost saving

Minimise borehole requirements with a GPR survey

Understand the big picture

A GPR survey can provide a wide overall picture of the site

Why choose us for geological GPR survey

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FAQ

What are stratigraphic layers?

Deep stratigraphic or geological layers are the successive, horizontal layers of rock, sediment, or soil that have accumulated over geological time, providing a record of Earth's history and past environmental conditions.

Why detect bedrock using GPR?

Detecting bedrock is essential for understanding the geological foundation, ensuring the stability and suitability of construction projects, and providing critical information for resource extraction and environmental studies.
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