The use and application of GPR in sandy fluvial environments: methodological considerations

Woodward, John; Ashworth, Philip J.; Best, James L.; Sambrook Smith, Gregory H.; Simpson, Christopher J.. 2003 The use and application of GPR in sandy fluvial environments: methodological considerations. In: Bristow, C.S.; Jol, H.M., (eds.) Ground penetrating radar in sediments. London, Geological Society of London, 127-142. (Geological Society Special Publication, 211, 211).

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Abstract/Summary

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a popular technique for imaging and interpreting sedimentary architecture. However, current literature shows a wide range in the quality of information provided on the GPR methodology and processing technique. It is therefore difficult to judge the validity of the GPR interpretations and this produces inherent difficulties for comparison between surveys. This paper describes the key steps required to collect, process and interpret GPR surveys in sandy fluvial sediments. GPR data from the South Saskatchewan River, Canada, are used to illustrate each stage of data collection and processing. Particular attention is given to the appropriate set-up conditions for the GPR software and hardware, the selection of data-processing techniques and velocity analysis. Methods for the interpretation of GPR reflectors are also investigated using ground-truth control provided by a cut-face exposure. This paper presents recommendations for a systematic and rigorous methodology for the collection, processing and interpretation of GPR data in sandy fluvial environments. The paper suggests that all data-collection parameters and processing steps should be recorded or tabulated in any GPR publication to facilitate comparisons between surveys.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1144/GSL.SP.2001.211.01.11
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Global Interactions of the Antarctic Ice Sheet
ISBN:	978-1862391314
NORA Subject Terms:	Data and Information Earth Sciences
Date made live:	16 Feb 2012 11:46 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/13079

Item Type:

Publication - Book Section

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1144/GSL.SP.2001.211.01.11

Programmes:

BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Global Interactions of the Antarctic Ice Sheet

ISBN:

978-1862391314

NORA Subject Terms:

Data and Information
Earth Sciences

Date made live:

16 Feb 2012 11:46 +0 (UTC)