Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice is a practical guide to using this powerful underground surveying technique. The author uses her wide experience to explain the critical factors in using GPR and how parameters, such as wavelength, attenuation and loss need to be properly considered to obtain good survey results.
The first chapter introduces the underlying physics and explains the formation of signal patterning. The next two chapters explain the significance of wavelengths for target detection, probing depths and resolution, and demonstrating the variety of signal presentation. Chapter four discusses why survey results are affected by water and air in the soil, and how this may affect depth readings.
Additional chapters discuss a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggests where they may be useful, challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments, data processing and a suite of useful techniques, amongst other important topics.
The book gives a clear and formative guidance on understanding the critical factors in using GPR, as well as a checklist of surveying considerations.
1. Introduction - p. 13 2. Chapter 1. Fundamentals of GPR Operation - p. 1 3. Chapter 2. Wavelengths and Why They Matter - p. 11 4. Chapter 3. More Fundamentals of GPR Operation - p. 27 5. Chapter 4. The Effect of Water and Air - p. 39 6. Chapter 5. Velocity Calibration - p. 51 7. Chapter 6. Attenuation or Loss - p. 63 8. Chapter 7. Survey Strategies - p. 73 9. Chapter 8. Data Processing - p. 83 10. Chapter 9. Antennas and Screening - p. 93 11. Chapter 10. Three-Dimensional Data - p. 105 12. Chapter 11. Common GPR Applications - p. 117 13. Chapter 12. Examples of Practical Problems - p. 135 14. Chapter 13. Multichannel and Single Channel Systems - p. 153 15. Chapter 14. Reports and Publication - p. 161 16. Chapter 15. Regulation - p. 171 17. Glossary of Common Technical Terms - p. 181 18. Appendix A. Further Reading - p. 185 19. Appendix B. Professional Association and Reputable Manufacturers - p. 193 20. Index - p. 199
Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice is a practical guide to using this powerful underground surveying technique. The author uses her wide experience to explain the critical factors in using GPR and how parameters, such as wavelength, attenuation and loss need to be properly considered to obtain good survey results.
The first chapter introduces the underlying physics and explains the formation of signal patterning. The next two chapters explain the significance of wavelengths for target detection, probing depths and resolution, and demonstrating the variety of signal presentation. Chapter four discusses why survey results are affected by water and air in the soil, and how this may affect depth readings.
Additional chapters discuss a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggests where they may be useful, challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments, data processing and a suite of useful techniques, amongst other important topics.
The book gives a clear and formative guidance on understanding the critical factors in using GPR, as well as a checklist of surveying considerations.
1. Introduction - p. 13 2. Chapter 1. Fundamentals of GPR Operation - p. 1 3. Chapter 2. Wavelengths and Why They Matter - p. 11 4. Chapter 3. More Fundamentals of GPR Operation - p. 27 5. Chapter 4. The Effect of Water and Air - p. 39 6. Chapter 5. Velocity Calibration - p. 51 7. Chapter 6. Attenuation or Loss - p. 63 8. Chapter 7. Survey Strategies - p. 73 9. Chapter 8. Data Processing - p. 83 10. Chapter 9. Antennas and Screening - p. 93 11. Chapter 10. Three-Dimensional Data - p. 105 12. Chapter 11. Common GPR Applications - p. 117 13. Chapter 12. Examples of Practical Problems - p. 135 14. Chapter 13. Multichannel and Single Channel Systems - p. 153 15. Chapter 14. Reports and Publication - p. 161 16. Chapter 15. Regulation - p. 171 17. Glossary of Common Technical Terms - p. 181 18. Appendix A. Further Reading - p. 185 19. Appendix B. Professional Association and Reputable Manufacturers - p. 193 20. Index - p. 199
