May 29 2023 41 mins
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Lacey from Survey Tech to find out all about Ground Penetrating Radar- what it does, what it is used for, and what support and training are available to get the most out of the equipment.
00:00 Introduction to Matt and Survey Tech
03:20 An overview of GPR Technology- what we can do with it and what we use it for
05:00 Putting GPR into the construction context- from utility mapping to reinforcement surveys
08:00 Use case- Bank of England refurb project
10:00 How Augmented Reality can work with GPR
10:56 The difference between GPR and a cover meter
13:00 GPR terminology- line scanning, area scanning, data processing, and image creation
17:40 What surface and ground conditions can GPR be used on
18:47 Key benefits of using GPR Technology
20:00 Making sense of the hyperbola generated on GPR readouts.
23:00 How GPR technology compares with and compliments (but does not replace!) Genny & CAT tool for detecting buried services
25:40 Using GPR with GNSS (Geolocating Technology) and Machine Control
27:50 GPR and digital twins.
30:00 GPR software packages overview and applications. How to get the data readouts into intelligible, useable information.
37:20 The training and skills required to use a GPR effectively.
38:20 How to get the most out of the technology.
40:10 How to get in touch with Matt and Surveytech.
More info about Survey Tech
Geomax Survey Equipment Hire & Purchase | Survey Tech (survey-tech.co.uk) Survey Tech YouTube channel-(some fantastic informative videos for you to check out)
The Ground Penetrating Radar and software Matt refers to on the Podcast is Proceq Screening Eagle. More info at this link
Proceq GS8000 | Subsurface mapping (screeningeagle.com)