Ground penetrating radar has come to public attention in recent criminal
investigations, but has been a developing and maturing remote sensing
field for some time. In the light of recent growth of the technique to a
wide range of applications, the need for an up-to-date reference text
has become pressing. This fully revised and expanded edition of David
Daniels' bestselling text, Surface-Penetrating Radar (IEE, 1996)
presents, for the non-specialist user or engineer, all the key elements
of this technique, which span several disciplines including
electromagnetics, geophysics and signal processing. The book enables the
user to assess the potential of the technique and apply it effectively
with current technology.
The new edition is a greatly expanded treatment of a radar technique
that penetrates the surface of the ground or man-made structures and
contains many additional contributions by leading experts in the field.
Ground penetrating radar is increasingly used to examine archaeological
sites, engineering structures (e.g. bridges, roads) etc., and has come
to some prominence in forensic investigations. GPR is also used for the
detection of landmines. The book presents the principles with an
emphasis on practical applications and also includes a CD with many
examples of GPR data and processing techniques as Mathcad worksheets.