New Utility Scanning Technology Uses Sensor Fusion to Integrate GPR with Information on Powered Electrical Cables

摘要

NEW UTILITY SCANNING TECHNOLOGY is now available that adds to the professional utility contractor's toolbox. The new technology uses sensor fusion, in which coils that detect power radiated from electrical cables are fused with ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in a single box. This new system produces an overlay over radar data that shows the presence of powered electrical cables. This integrated capability is invaluable for the smaller electrical contractors, utility installers, and gas and water utilities, as well as towns, municipalities, and states tasked with locating and marking underground utilities.