Professional 3D GPR becomes part of everyday surveying

Three-dimensional GPR surveys provide a considerably more complete representation of the subsurface than isolated radar profiles.

Traditionally, however, professional 3D GPR systems have often been associated with heavy platforms, more complex logistics, specialised workflows and steeper learning curves.

PinPointR 3D was developed to remove those barriers.

ImpulseRadar has created a multi-channel platform combining portability, operational simplicity and professional 3D data acquisition, making 3D GPR easier to integrate into everyday professional surveying.

The system is designed not only for dedicated radar specialists, but also for survey professionals already working with conventional GPR systems who want to move into three-dimensional subsurface mapping without adopting an unnecessarily large or complex platform.

One operator, from the vehicle to the survey

At just 25.4 kg, PinPointR 3D has been designed to be transported, deployed and operated by one person.

When folded for transportation, the system measures only 870 × 540 × 370 mm, making it suitable for transportation in a conventional vehicle and reducing the need for dedicated survey vans or trailers.

Once on site, its quick and intuitive setup allows the operator to start surveying within minutes.

From 2D to 3D without changing the way you survey

One of the key strengths of PinPointR 3D is the simplicity of its field workflow.

The operator handles the platform much like a conventional GPR cart, while its 8-channel architecture simultaneously captures multiple radar profiles as the system moves across the survey area.

The system operates at 450 MHz and provides a 59 cm swath coverage width, measured centre-to-centre between channels 1 and 8.

This allows surveyors to move from isolated 2D radar profiles towards a more continuous three-dimensional representation of the subsurface while maintaining a familiar and intuitive acquisition workflow.

Designed around the way you survey

Every stage of the workflow has been developed to simplify field operations:

Transport → Deploy → 3D Survey → Process → Interpret

The compact platform simplifies transportation.

Fast deployment reduces setup time.

The multi-channel architecture collects 3D data while the operator moves across the survey area.

The software environment completes the workflow by taking the data from field acquisition through visualisation and interpretation.

ViewPoint 2: tablet-driven acquisition

PinPointR 3D uses ViewPoint 2, the new generation of ImpulseRadar acquisition software.

The survey workflow is managed directly from the tablet, from survey preparation and data capture through to in-field visualisation.

The objective is to reduce operational complexity and make professional 3D surveying easier to adopt, particularly for operators already familiar with conventional GPR systems.

Less time learning. More time surveying.

From field data to actionable 3D results

The workflow continues after field acquisition.

PinPointR 3D datasets can be processed, visualised and interpreted using Condor, ImpulseRadar’s professional processing software, or through Geolitix Plus / Ultra.

PinPointR 3D → ViewPoint 2 → Condor / Geolitix → Results

The processing and visualisation environments allow collected field data to be transformed into three-dimensional subsurface representations suitable for target detection, interpretation and professional reporting.

PinPointR 3D therefore fits seamlessly into the ImpulseRadar software ecosystem, supporting the operator from acquisition through to final interpretation.

Benefits

• Professional 3D GPR without traditional complexity — a platform designed to make three-dimensional GPR acquisition a natural part of everyday professional surveying.
• The simplicity of a conventional GPR cart — a familiar, intuitive operating concept designed to simplify the transition from conventional 2D GPR to 3D surveying.
• One-person operation — at just 25.4 kg, PinPointR 3D is designed for transportation, deployment and operation by a single surveyor.
• Easy transportation — when folded, the system measures only 870 × 540 × 370 mm, allowing it to fit into a conventional vehicle.
• 8-channel architecture — simultaneous acquisition of multiple radar profiles while moving across the survey area, creating dense datasets suitable for 3D subsurface representation.
• 450 MHz operating frequency — a configuration developed for professional subsurface mapping and investigation.
• Tablet-driven workflow — ViewPoint 2 brings survey setup, data acquisition and in-field visualisation together on the tablet.
• From field acquisition to interpretation — compatibility with Condor and Geolitix Plus / Ultra provides a complete environment for professional processing, visualisation and interpretation.
• Positioning support — internal or external GPS positioning via the NMEA 0183 protocol.
• A new option within the ImpulseRadar range — PinPointR 3D is not necessarily intended to replace larger professional 3D platforms such as Raptor; it expands the toolbox for projects where portability, rapid deployment and operational simplicity are the main priorities.
• An easier path into professional 3D GPR — a particularly attractive solution for companies and professionals already using 2D GPR who want to introduce three-dimensional acquisition into their services.

Applications

PinPointR 3D is suitable for surveys requiring continuous, high-density 3D subsurface information while maintaining a compact platform that can be transported and operated by a single person.

• utility mapping;
• underground pipe detection;
• cable and duct mapping;
• 3D utility mapping;
• mapping of buried infrastructure;
• pre-construction surveys;
• pre-excavation investigations;
• urban GPR surveys;
• road investigations;
• paved areas and car parks;
• detection of buried structures;
• subsurface anomaly detection;
• high-density professional GPR surveys;
• three-dimensional subsurface mapping;
• investigations where dense underground infrastructure makes isolated 2D radar profiles more difficult to interpret.