Ground-penetrating radar is an important part of our approach to soil survey and cable and pipeline detection. Using this technique, we map pipelines, analyze soil composition, and identify anomalies in structures, among other things.
Ground-penetrating radar is one of the most advanced techniques TerraCarta uses for soil survey and cable and pipeline detection. This method has a variety of applications, such as detecting pipelines, mapping soil stratification, and identifying anomalies in concrete structures. TerraCarta has been working with ground-penetrating radar since 1995, giving us unique expertise in this field. We offer practical solutions based on the accurate data generated by ground-penetrating radar.
At TerraCarta, we use geophysical survey instruments such as ground-penetrating radar to detect cables, pipes, and other underground objects. The data collected during the survey is digitally measured and georeferenced. This means it can not only be used now but will also remain available for future projects. Whether it involves mapping cables and pipelines or locating unknown objects, our specialists ensure accurate and actionable results.
Ground-penetrating radar can be used for various applications, including the detection of cables and pipes. This has been of great importance since the introduction of the WION (and later the WIBON). TerraCarta combines ground-penetrating radar with other detection techniques to successfully locate cables and pipelines. Ground-penetrating radar detects not only metal cables but also plastic and concrete objects, making it a versatile tool for various types of underground infrastructure.
Ground-penetrating radar is a geophysical instrument that transmits and receives electromagnetic signal pulses. These pulses are recorded along the path they travel, and based on this data, a graphical profile of the subsurface is generated. This profile provides a cross-section of the ground, allowing a specialist to identify whether any objects, cables, or pipes are present.
Ground-penetrating radar uses a transmitter and receiver that send out electromagnetic pulses millions of times per second. These pulses are received and digitized, with depth measurements stored in nanoseconds. In the Netherlands, we generally use 20 nanoseconds per meter, depending on the soil’s conductivity.
