The detection and mapping of buried utilities is a major application area for ground penetrating (GPR) technology. Using radio waves, the Radiodetection RD1500 offers a rapid way to accurately locate down to 27 feet below ground all metallic and non-metallic utilities as well as other targets such as underground storage tanks, splice pits, and buried manholes. GPR complements traditional electromagnetic (EM) methods of pipe and cable locating by providing a complete underground picture. Understanding where and when a particular approach is most cost-effective comes from experience, business practice, and local construction techniques

The RD1500 GPR system sets the highest standards for insights and target confidence to detect traditionally non-locatable subsurface features such as:

• • Non-metallic pipes, including PVC and asbestos cement
  • Underground electrical cable.

Concrete storm and sewer systems.

• Metallic and non-metallic utilities.
• Utilities where installed tracer wiring has failed.
• Underground storage tanks and drainage tiles.
• Septic system components.
• Non-utility system structures such as vaults, foundation walls, and concrete pads.

Public utility systems and local governments require that the positions of underground systems be located and marked. This helps in planning projects and avoiding risks and hazards. The Radiodetection RD1500 builds on the capabilities of the RD1100 and adds further features to help you locate and map these utilities. It adds the powerful Grid Scan mode and the ability to use an external GPS to take full advantage of SplitView and MapView. The RD1500 Enhanced upgrade also allows data export for post-processing, archiving, reference and further mapping capabilities.