Ground Penetrating Radar for Archaeology Studies
Natural Investigations Company is one of a handful of companies in the State of California offering Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services. We employ GPR technologies specifically in support of archaeological investigations.* This non-invasive method of subsurface data collection is ideal for those projects where excavation is not possible or not desired. The process is more cost-efficient and reliable as a means of gaining information than random subsurface testing.
Phil Hanes, M.A. RPA, directs Natural Investigations Company’s GPR program. Mr. Hanes was trained by Dr. Larry Conyers of the University of Denver and Dr. Dean Goodman. Mr. Hanes uses the GSSI SIR-3000 GPR and the Proceq GS8000 GPR which is state of the art and top of the line. Data is processed using GPR SLICE and GPR Insight software.
Phil Hanes, M.A. RPA, directs Natural Investigations Company’s GPR program. Mr. Hanes was trained by Dr. Larry Conyers of the University of Denver and Dr. Dean Goodman. Mr. Hanes uses the GSSI SIR-3000 GPR and the Proceq GS8000 GPR which is state of the art and top of the line. Data is processed using GPR SLICE and GPR Insight software.
- Usage of either GSSI SIR-3000 GPR unit with 200, 400, or 900 MHz band antennas or Proceq GS8000 GPR unit with dual continuous wave stepped frequency antennas covering the 200-3440 MHz spectrum.
- Data processing with top-of-the-line GPR-SLICE and GPR Insight software specifically designed for archaeological purposes
- Perform investigations for cemetery delineations
- Conduct large and small-scale GPR survey for locating buried archaeological sites
- Used in lieu of traditional testing for a non-invasive methodology in locating archaeological sites.
- Assist law enforcement agencies with ongoing investigations.
* Natural Investigations does not provide GPR services for utility locating or inspection, or for geotechnical analyses