Tank and Drum Locating

Underground storage tanks (UST's) can be located using GPR or pipe and cable locating equipment. GPR traverses conducted perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the buried tank can locate the trend and depth of this axis. GPR traverses that parallel this axis may reveal tank length based upon differences in the homogeneity of the signal returns displayed in real-time. Quantifying tank dimensions is dependent upon the properties (quality) of the substrate, and GPR surveys generally yield defined axial plane data with qualitative dimension information.

RF technology can be used to trace signal returns if above ground plumbing, such as a vent or remote fill is accessible.

Buried drums are located using GPR methodology that is similar to that used for UST locating. GPR survey traverses made perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the buried drum can reveal the position and depth of the drum below the surface (if the drum is buried on it's side). Examination of the shape of the real-time signal return can reveal the location and depth of the drum if it is buried in an up-right position.