On the Development and Application of Airborne GPR Solutions

Jesper Emilsson; Johan Friborg; Jaana Gustafsson; Jimmy Adcock; Andreas Viberg

doi:10.3997/1365-2397.fb2022065

ISSN: 0263-5046
E-ISSN: 1365-2397

On the Development and Application of Airborne GPR Solutions
Authors Jesper Emilsson¹, Johan Friborg¹, Jaana Gustafsson¹, Jimmy Adcock¹, Andreas Viberg¹
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Source: First Break, Volume 40, Issue 8, Aug 2022, p. 47 - 54
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/1365-2397.fb2022065
- Published online: 01 Aug 2022

Abstract

Recent development of ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology, together with effective unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have made it possible to carry out airborne GPR measurements across areas otherwise difficult to access and survey. The interest in airborne GPR studies has therefore been rising steadily in recent years and applications are many, including bathymetry, glaciology, archaeology, near-surface geology, ice- and snow thickness, road planning, peat, and wetland studies.

However, airborne GPR measurements introduce several challenges that affect surface-based measurements to a lesser extent. Some of these challenges are regulatory, others of a more technical nature. In this article, we will discuss the effects an airborne antenna solution has on antenna footprint, unwanted signal input and signal loss. We will also describe a few scenarios where airborne GPR has been successfully used. Throughout the included studies, and depending on the application, different MALÅ GeoDrone antennas (developed and manufactured by Guideline Geo) have been used. At this point, it is also important to remind the reader the importance of adhering to local and regional regulations regarding the use of both UAV and GPR equipment.

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