Abstract
A GPR for detection of buried cables and pipes is developed by Ekko Dome Production in cooperation with Aalborg University. The appearance is a "lawn mower" model including antennas, electronics and on-line data processing.
A successful result is obtained by combining dedicated hardware and signal processing. The inherent signal to clutter ratio is bad, but making measurements at many polarization angles and subsequent signal processing improves the ratio. A simple model of the polarization dependence of the scattering from the target is used. The method is improved by combining the polarization filtering with averaging over small horizontal displacements.
A stepped frequency measurement system is used. The method often implies long measurement times, but this problem is overcome by development of fast RF-electronics. Standard signal processors are used for real-time data processing.
Several antenna array configurations are rested and optimized for low coupling between transmitter and receiver and for a short impulse response.
A large number of tests have been made for different targets, e.g. metal cables and plastic pipes filled with air or water. Tests have been made under realistic ground conditions, including sand, wet clay, pavements and grass covered soil. The results show reliable detection even when the conditions are difficult.
A successful result is obtained by combining dedicated hardware and signal processing. The inherent signal to clutter ratio is bad, but making measurements at many polarization angles and subsequent signal processing improves the ratio. A simple model of the polarization dependence of the scattering from the target is used. The method is improved by combining the polarization filtering with averaging over small horizontal displacements.
A stepped frequency measurement system is used. The method often implies long measurement times, but this problem is overcome by development of fast RF-electronics. Standard signal processors are used for real-time data processing.
Several antenna array configurations are rested and optimized for low coupling between transmitter and receiver and for a short impulse response.
A large number of tests have been made for different targets, e.g. metal cables and plastic pipes filled with air or water. Tests have been made under realistic ground conditions, including sand, wet clay, pavements and grass covered soil. The results show reliable detection even when the conditions are difficult.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | GPR 2000 : Proceedings of the 8th International Conference o Ground Penetrating Radar, May 2000, Vol. 4084 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 4084 |
| Publisher | SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Publication date | 2000 |
| Pages | 724-730 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Event | Stepped Frequency GPR for Utility Line Detection using Polarization Dependent Scattering - Duration: 19 May 2010 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Stepped Frequency GPR for Utility Line Detection using Polarization Dependent Scattering |
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| Period | 19/05/2010 → … |