Like all Groundvue GPRs, Groundvue 5 is user-friendly with easy to operate dedicated software. Operating depth (measured in travel time) and the distance between samples must be defined accurately. All other parameters can be reset after survey.

Groundvue 5 can be used on its own or as 1 (or more) of the 4 channels of the multi-channel Groundvue 3.

Frequency range: c. 4GHz

Depth range: 0m to 0.5m

Special features:
Hand held (dimensions excluding connectors and handles: 240mm/160mm/90mm)
Lightweight
Twin arrayed horn antennas
Fully screened
Marker button on radar handle
High speed data collection: 100 scans/second
Now available in a bowtie antenna version
(Groundvue 5B) optimised for the differentiation of closely spaced rebars in concrete

Ancillaries: Laptop computer required for operation and initial data storage
A long term data storage system is essential
A basic 12V battery charger is needed to charge the radar batteries

Current Applications: Determination of depth and position of reinforcement bars; rebar deterioration; near surface investigations in pavement and concrete; underfloor and wall interior investigation; dowel alignment;

delamination in fibre reinforced polymer wrapping (bridge columns);

examination of historical mosaics in situ