Ground Penetrating Radar
Our Expertise
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a non-invasive geophysical survey technique that utilizes radar waves to measure differences in the chemical, physical, and magnetic properties of the subsurface to identify buried objects and surfaces below. There are a variety of applications for the use of GPR. For archaeology, a GPR survey is primarily used to identify unmarked graves and delineate cemetery boundaries, identify utility and pipelines cutting through archaeological sites, identify buried building foundations, and other archaeological signatures.
At ArchaeoSpatial Analytics, we utilize the latest ground penetrating radar technology to maximize detection. Our team uses a GSSI SIR4000 HyperStacking system and is experienced operating at a wide range of frequencies. This ensures we always select the proper instrument for your application and provide you with the best results.
Applications
- Cemetery boundary identification
- Unmarked grave identification
- Utility line survey
- Buried architectural features like building foundations and compacted clay floors
- Other buried ditches, trenches, and pits
GPR data from Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, Tennessee. Green circles indicate potential unmarked graves.