The TruewaveGPR project aims to advance ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology by addressing the challenges of surveying subsurface assets, particularly utilities, in undulating and difficult-to-access terrains. Unlike traditional GPR systems that are limited to flat ground, TruewaveGPR integrates a modular system consisting of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and an advanced data collection system. This modular design enhances the accuracy, efficiency, and versatility of existing GPR units by compensating for variations in terrain.

The IMU works in combination with GNSS data to determine the precise angular position of the GPR antenna during surveys. This ensures that subsurface imaging remains accurate even over challenging terrains with features such as trees, buildings, or slopes. TruewaveGPR’s software automates the integration of GNSS, IMU, and GPR data, producing accurate three-dimensional subsurface images fully compensated for terrain variations.

By removing the need for separate topographical surveys and reducing post-processing time, TruewaveGPR cuts survey time by up to 50% while improving accuracy. This innovation encourages the use of GPR in terrains previously deemed too costly or time-consuming to survey. The system’s capability to provide results in reduced time, empowers clients with actionable insights, enhancing safety, efficiency, and decision-making across industries reliant on subsurface imaging.