Civil Engineering / GEORADIOTOMOGRAPH - GRT-XX
Multi-array GPR ground radio imaging system
Antenna array with distributed receiving and transmitting high frequency (HF) antennas used to scan structure environment; this array helps sounding environment from different angles. For detection and localization of heterogeneities, we apply the method of mathematical focusing and technology of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) where all the HF signals registered by the array are summed in phase for each specified focusing point with correction for the existing delay.
Thus, focusing is carried out by means of sequential summing of received signals with time delays equalization of the pulses scattered by the point with specified coordinates. Delays corresponding to the total time of the signal propagation from the transmitter to the object and back from the object to the receiver are introduced into the received signal. As next step amplitudes of the signals corresponding to calculated delays are summed up. The obtained result is a pixel/point of the radio-image with the appropriate coordinates. 3D image can be created by means of focusing for each point of the selected volume. Focusing is carried out in frequency domain with the use of the fast processing algorithms; thus, allowing real-time realization of 3D tomograms for the studied volume.
GRT-XX
The Scanner is a modular system consisting of the unit of HF pulses formation and receiving based on chirp generator and the antenna array unit. In addition to chirp HF pulses transmitter and the antenna modules, the Scanner also includes the navigator unit and the control computer.
Antenna array construction is module-based. Each module consists of four receiving and four transmitting antennas for 0.5 to 3 GHz band. The antenna modules can be cascaded together in a strip in order to expand the width of coverage or as a cross for two orthogonal polarizations sounding.
FEATURES
MAIN PURPOSES
Roads, railways, aerodromes
Utility detection
Civil engineering
Archaeology
Environmental supervision
Security
Agronomy and soil science
Key Features
– Simple interpretation: Visualization of the result in the form of a radio tomographic image provides high speed and convenience of spatial localization of objects and inhomogeneities hidden in various media – soil, road surfaces, building structures, etc.
– Wide dynamic range: Measurements are carried out using a digital (signal modulation by frequency stepping) or analog (linear frequency signal modulation) generator of high-frequency radiation in the frequency range:
> from 500MHz to 3GHz for GRT-3X
> from 2GHz to 8GHz for GRT-8X
– Extreme detail: Maximum resolution along the antenna array:
> for GRT-3X – from 7.5 cm;
> for GRT-8X – from 3 cm.
Maximum depth resolution:
> for GRT-3X – from 2cm;
> for GRT-8X – from 2mm.
– Cascading extension: Ability to combine several antenna modules to increase the scan width, as well as to increase the detail of the result.
– Open Data Format: For the convenience of integrating the result into user projects, it is possible to form a cloud of points for the distribution of heterogeneities in the studied space.
– High performance: Thanks to the use of a multi-channel antenna array, data collection during mapping is up to 30 times faster than using monopulse georadar.
Technical specifications
– Frequency range GRT-3X 0.5-3 GHz / GRT-1X 0.3-1 GHz
– Radiating power at transceiver output, at least up to 50 mW
– Number of antennas in transceiver modules 8-16-24-32
– Samples per trace 512/1024/+ (hardware & software interpolation)
– Antenna type synthetic aperture array from combined antenna elements
– Maximum sounding depth up to 3 m for GRT-3X and up to 8m for GRT-1X
– Continuous sounding on the go 100+ km/h
– Scanning resolution along antenna strip 7.5 cm for GRT-3X and 15cm for GRT-1X
– Sizes of antenna array module for GRT-3X – 67.5x45x24 cm and for GRT-1X – 130x60x30 cm
– Weight from 5 kg (one antenna module)
– Power feeding voltage 12 V
– Power consumption up to 20 W
– Protection rating IP54
– Mean time between required services at least 5000 hours
– Ambient temperature (operation) -15 to 40 °С;
– Relative humidity (operation) up to 80%
Configurations:
– GRT-31 – 0.5-3 GHz generator + 1x Array (7 channels)
– GRT-32 – 0.5-3 GHz generator + 2x Array (15 channels)
– GRT-33 – 0.5-3 GHz generator + 3x Array (23 channels)
– GRT-34 – 0.5-3 GHz generator + 4x Array (31 channels)
– GRT-11 – 0.3-1 GHz generator + 1x Array (7 channels)
– GRT-12 – 0.3-1 GHz generator + 2x Array (15 channels)
– GRT-13 – 0.3-1 GHz generator + 3x Array (23 channels)
– GRT-14 – 0.3-1 GHz generator + 4x Array (31 channels)
Main kit:
– The base unit of the georadiotomograph (HF generator, meter, antenna switch, ADC);
– Antenna array module with fasteners and RF connectors;
– Metal profile for mounting antenna modules;
– Cable set;
– USB flash drive with software and user manual.
Additional optional items:
– Protected plastic case for device transportation;
– Navigation unit (encoder and/or RTK GNSS and/or other positioner);
– Caterpillar platform for autonomous operation of the device;
– Systems for collecting additional data (video cameras, laser scanner, range finder, induction sensor, magnetometer, etc.);
– Special solutions for attaching equipment to vehicles.
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