Unearthing the Invisible with Underground IQ

Decoding Ground Penetrating Radar

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) utilises electromagnetic waves to discern objects beneath the earth’s surface. It produces a non-invasive image of the subsurface, serving various applications such as structural mapping, water resource detection, pipeline location, and more.

GPR operates at high frequencies of 100 MHz to 5 GHz, and the returning signals offer insights about underground elements, identifying potential buried pipes, cables, or structures. 

At Underground IQ, we pride ourselves on our extensive arsenal of Ground Penetrating Radar Systems. We’re intimately aware of the challenges tied to non-metallic utilities and understand that traditional locating tools may fall short. Significantly, GPR is the only available technology that does not necessitate a physical connection to the utility and doesn’t depend on electromagnetic (EM) fields which might be absent or undetectable.

Revolutionising Utility Applications

The versatility of this tool is extensive, with uses ranging from:

• Detecting and marking utilities
• Finding Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
• Locating lost covers, valves, cable boxes, or vaults

And much more!

Why Choose Ground Penetrating Radar Services?

Selecting a Ground Penetrating Radar expert like Underground IQ ensures a minimally invasive, drill-free approach. It’s also incredibly safe, allowing us to probe potential underground hazards without exposing our team to risks. GPR’s accurate, detailed subsurface images are invaluable for planning construction work, excavations, or drilling. 

Beyond construction, GPR is widely used in archaeology, engineering, law enforcement, and forensics due to its ability to accurately map subterranean structures and locate buried objects.

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Please note that all work conducted by Underground IQ is in strict compliance with AS5488 ‘Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI)’.