Cross-polarized GPR scanning – a useful technique for locating utilities embedded in reinforced concrete

Cross-polarized GPR scanning – a useful technique for locating utilities embedded in reinforced concrete

Above is an image showing two concrete ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning profiles along the same line with normal and cross-polarized antenna orientations, respectively. Although the electrical conduit is visible in both profiles, it's easier to spot it in the cross-polarized profile than in the normal orientation profile. In the cross-polarized profile, the reinforcement's signature pretty much disappear; the conduit's signature also dials down, but remain very noticeable. So their differences are greatly amplified in the cross-polarized profile compared to the normal orientation profile. This tells us that the two signatures most likely represent two different objects, and it's most likely caused by the difference in their diameters. Of course, there are other possibilities such as differences in orientations or…
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