Stepped-frequency GPR for utility line detection using polarization-dependent scattering

Ole Kiel Jensen; Ole G. Gregersen

doi:10.1117/12.383506

27 April 2000 Stepped-frequency GPR for utility line detection using polarization-dependent scattering

Ole Kiel Jensen, Ole G. Gregersen

Proceedings Volume 4084, Eighth International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383506
Event: 8th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, 2000, Gold Coast, Australia

Abstract

A GPR for detection of buried cables and pipes is developed by Ekko Dane 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 tested 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.

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Ole Kiel Jensen and Ole G. Gregersen "Stepped-frequency GPR for utility line detection using polarization-dependent scattering", Proc. SPIE 4084, Eighth International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, (27 April 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383506

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