About GPR

Today GPR us being used for various applications like utility mapping, concrete inspection, archaeology, void detection etc. Like any other geophysical tools, GPR also has great capabilities and limitations. Unlike most geophysical tools, GPR is regularly used by even non-geophysicists also, with very little understanding of technical aspects of this technique, leading to errors and misconceptions.

About the Course

The incorrect and inappropriate use of GPR has over the years caused a great deal of damage to its reputation as a bona fide and reliable technology. The objective of this ground penetrating radar course is to make the participants familiar with basic as well as advanced data acquisition, data processing and interpretation techniques to derive maximum amount of information from data collected.

How it helps?

After completing this course, user should be able to collect the GPR data, carry out basic as well as advanced data processing of data and interpret the results in a range of application areas.

Who can benefit?

This course will help professionals, engineers and geo-scientists dealing with shallow sub-surface investigation. The program is designed for new as well as experienced users of GPR equipment. The program will also help project owners hiring services of GPR surveys, enabling them understand capabilities and limitations of the method and derive maximum return on their investment on a GPR survey. The program is useful for individuals, organizations and professionals from following fields:

• Water, electrical, telecom, gas and other utility companies
• Construction/ Infrastructure organizations
• Trenchless companies
• Environment consultants/ contractors
• Army, Police, Para-Military forces and other law enforcement/ investigation agencies
• Concrete inspection agencies/ consultants/ contractors
• Road inspection authorities, vigilance officials
• Archaeological survey organizations
• Geologists, Hydro-geologists, Geophysicists and Civil Engineers
• Existing GPR users
• Fresh geophysicists/ engineers planning to pursue career in the field of GPR

Learning Outcomes

The program will enable the participant to derive maximum information from GPR data and help them design the right GPR investigation program for a particular project requirement. It will also enable them to choose the right combination of antennas for varied geological conditions and resolution requirements. The minimum outcome of the workshop will be:

• Learn how to determine whether GPR will be suitable for a particular project objective
• Learn how to design GPR survey to get maximum information
• Learn how to choose various parameters during data acquisition
• Learn how to carry out simple in-field processing of data
• Learn how to carry out advanced processing to minimise noise and extract maximum information from GPR data
• Learn use and theoretical aspects of various filters, migration, corrections etc.
• Learn how to carry out 3D processing of data
• Learn to conduct QC checks on GPR data and results obtained through GPR contractors
• Application specific training on:
• Utility detection and mapping
• Concrete inspection (voids, delamination, rebar etc.)
• Pavement inspection (thickness of various layers etc.)
• Void detection
• Archaeology
• Any other topic/ application of interest of participants.
• Numerous practical tips for effective GPR utilization based on 3 decades of experience.

How will the course be delivered?

The course will be delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS), where pre-recorded lectures, videos, presentation, reading material etc. will be uploaded, so that participants can go through these at their own pace, within the time frame of 3 months. Live sessions also will be organized wherein participants can directly interact with experts and raise their queries. Preferred mode of receiving questions would remain through email, enabling development of a comprehensive Q&A.