Novel GPR system for high-resolution inspection of walls and structures

Abstract

This paper illustrates IDS dedicated tools for the high resolution inspection of walls and structures. In particular is presented here a novel Ground Penetrating Radar system based upon an array of four IDS/TR 1600 antennae, capable to acquire up to seven channels at the same time. After a brief system overview, is described the theory and are reported the results of measurements and calculations performed to obtain the transfer function of each IDS 1.6 GHz antenna. Then are reported the results of field test carried out in the Salone dei Cinquecento, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.