After construction workers accidentally cut through a petroleum pipeline in 1976 causing a massive explosion the system known as DigAlert was developed. A series of color-coded symbols and markings are now found all over cities and construction sites the world… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘GPR’
What Does Road Graffiti Mean and How Does GPR Help?
- June 29th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: concrete, GPR, ground penetrating radar
3 Common Myths about Ground-Penetrating Radar
- April 20th, 2018
- Posted in Concrete
- Tags: concrete, GPR, ground penetrating radar
Ground-penetrating radar, more commonly known as GPR, uses radio signals to find structures beneath concrete so that they can be avoided while drilling. It can be a confusing piece of technology to those who do not quite understanding it yet…. Read More
What is Ground-Penetrating Radar?
- April 6th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, gpr utility locating, ground penetrating radar
Ground-Penetrating Radar, otherwise known as GPR, is a technology that uses high frequency radio signals to receive and store data. The signals are transmitted into the ground and returned to the receiver. The depth to which GPR technology can reach… Read More
How to Prevent Sinkholes
- February 5th, 2018
- Posted in Sinkhole and Void Detection
- Tags: GPR, sinkhole prevention
Sinkholes are a major issue that plague cities throughout the globe. A single sinkhole can require extensive costly repairs. Prevention is key to stopping the havoc that sinkholes can cause, and GPR scanning is one of the best ways to… Read More
3 Tips for Using GPR Technology
- January 7th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, GPR applications
Ground-penetrating radar is an incredibly useful technology that allows professionals to gain necessary information about what lies beneath the surface of the ground. It is used in various industries, including archaeology, construction, the military, and engineering. For projects that require… Read More
The Basics of GPR
- July 7th, 2017
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar
GPR, or Ground-penetrating radar can be used for a number of different things like archaeology and construction. Today we are going to be going over the basics of GPR, its history and how it can help you in the… Read More
Why Would I Need a Utility Locating Service?
- April 24th, 2017
- Posted in Utility Locating
- Tags: frequency locators, GPR, utility locating
If you’re considering building a pool or adding a fence to your yard, or need to expand your plumbing for an addition to your home, you may need a utility locating service. While state agencies will locate public utilities such… Read More
Using a GPR Contractor for Roadway Inspection
- April 21st, 2017
- Posted in Blog, Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, roadway inspection
Dealing with poor road conditions can be rough. Over time, roads become damaged and this could even be potentially dangerous. Transportation departments, engineers, and road crews all need to quickly and accurately know the conditions of a road in order… Read More
Pool Losing Water Too Fast? Try a Ground-Penetrating Radar Service
- April 13th, 2017
- Posted in Blog
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, ground-penetrating radar service
If you have a swimming pool, you know how much of a headache dealing with pool maintenance issues can be. If you’ve noticed your pool has been losing water far too quickly–meaning it’s more than just evaporation and water is… Read More
Using Ground-Penetrating Radar to Locate Tanks & Drums
- March 30th, 2017
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar, Tank and Drum Locating
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, tank and drum locating
If you are the owner of a gas station or industrial facility and have transferred ownership of your business, you may be required by law to show evidence that your underground storage tanks and drums have been removed. If you… Read More