Bridge Scan
GPR system that determines the condition of aging bridge decks, parking structures, balconies and other concrete structures down to 0.5 m (18 in). Uses SIR 4000 data acquisition system self-contained cart that easily integrates with GPS.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. |
Product Name |
| Bridge Scan |
Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear; Explosives; |
Detection Principle |
| Imaging; |
Detection Method |
| Radiography; |
Application |
| Ground Penetrating Radar; |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| GPR system that determines the condition of aging bridge decks, parking structures, balconies and other concrete structures down to 0.5 m (18 in). Uses SIR 4000 data acquisition system self-contained cart that easily integrates with GPS. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Geophysical Survey Systems-Bridge Scan.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| Controller unit 14 x 10 x 2.75 in (36 x 25 x 7 cm) |
Weight |
| <30 lbs.; Controller Unit 10 lbs (4.53 kg) including battery |
Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; NiMH Battery; AC/DC, Inspired Energy Ni2040ED Rechargable Battery (3 hr runtime) |
Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP65 |
Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) |
Available Accessories |
| 3-wheel survey cart |
Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Windows based |
Communications Interface |
| HDMI, ethernet, USB 2.0, mini USB, GPS |
Expected Operational Life |
| 3 hour battery life |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
Software Control |
| On-board, windows based |
Other Operational Parameters |
| 32 GB data storage |
Antenna Power |
| 1600 MHz |
Detection Depth |
| 1.6 ft (0.5 m) |
Material Detection |
| Bridge decks, parking structures, balconies, and othe concrete structures |
Radar Sampling Interval |
| 4,000 scans per second |
Radar Samples per Trace |
| 256 to 16384 |
Radar Total System Dynamic Range |
| 20,000 ns |
Training Required |
| <1 week training |
Training Available |
| Yes |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| 2 year |
Data File Type Format |
| dzt |