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Demonstration of using crossed dipole GPR antennae for site characterization
Author(s) -
Guy Erich D.,
Daniels Jeffrey J.,
Radzevicius Stanley J.,
Vendl Mark A.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/1999gl008365
Subject(s) - ground penetrating radar , creosote , dipole , geology , remote sensing , radar , environmental science , computer science , engineering , physics , telecommunications , quantum mechanics , waste management
Crossed dipole (cross‐pole) and parallel dipole (co‐pole) GPR data were acquired at an industrial site that formerly operated as a creosote wood treating facility in order to locate buried pipes and tanks or other possible contaminant‐filled subsurface structures. Cross‐pole data are not typically considered during GPR field studies, but proved essential for accurate site characterization at this location, as images produced using co‐pole data had a poor signal to noise ratio. Data interpretations were confirmed through exploratory trenching conducted subsequent to this study. The GPR data proved successful in locating back‐filled trenches that contained creosote‐filled drainage tile, as well as vaults and a pit filled with pure creosote product at the site.