Environmental Applications for Ground Penetrating Radar
Environmental scientists use ground penetrating radar (GPR) to gather visual data of the subsurface. This plays a vital role in protecting regional ecosystems, as well as the planet at large, from contaminants.
GPR equips users with the ability to take a proactive approach to environmental conservation. With a system in hand, you can survey contamination risks and monitor them without ever breaking ground. This saves time while providing critical insight.
Unlike traditional locating equipment, GPR images the entire subsurface. This geophysical imaging accounts for environmental factors like water tables, non-conductive buried objects, changes in soil structure, and much more.
Environmental hazards cannot always be seen at the surface. Buried contamination poses risk to the environment’s flora and fauna.
Using GPR gives conservation professionals the ability to quickly see beneath the surface without breaking ground. Keeping rough terrain in mind, US Radar systems feature a durable construction and airless tires to allow you to collect critical data in even the most challenging work conditions.
With regards to the environment, GPR can:
- Map the extent of contaminant plumes
- Determine direction of contaminant migration
- Assess landfill limits
- Find buried drums
Use GPR to Help the Environment Today
For most environmental applications, US Radar recommends either the GPRover Mapping System or the Quantum Imager Triple Frequency Radar system due to their versatility. These systems feature a rugged design for all-terrain capability, self-calibrating antennas for all soil conditions, and the ability to integrate with GPS for mapping your findings.
Looking to add a GPR system to your existing arsenal of tools? We’d be happy to help you identify the right solution for your specific needs.
