Full-wave characterization of em transmission and propagation in TBM environment, a temporal and spectral GPR study

  • D. Tran
  • , V. Paraforou
  • , H. Cetinkaya
  • , J. Wang
  • , A. Yarovoy

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Abstract

Details of the temporal and spectral study on the transmission and propagation of EM wave in a 3D-volume model for tunnel boring machine (TBM) environment using near-field power (NFP) approach are reported herewith. Typical TBM's common underground deposits (sand, silt, clay, limestone, granite) with different degrees of wetness (varying from 0% to 20%) are investigated using full-wave electromagnetic method. The NFP's data, taken at predefined calibrated reference plane, revealed clear physical insights and provided accurate information to key ground penetrating radar (GPR) design parameters and the logical arrangement of the antennas, especially when the sensor system is tailored for specific application to as in TBM environment. We also detected several numerical irregular-behaviors (high-spectra had less attenuation than low-spectra) displayed by different host-media, these phenomena are coincided with which Prof. Peter [1994] experimentally reported two decades ago, but he found no answer for this retrospect at that time. These irregularities are mysterious to all principal GPR designers and geo-researchers. In view of interaction of super wideband (SWB) antenna and media, these mysteries are now identified and clarified through full-wave analysis of the transmit-propagation chain. Detailed analysis and numerical results will be explained in details and demonstrated in the full paper and during the conference presentation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, GPR 2014
EditorsSebastien Lambot, Antonis Giannopoulos, Lara Pajewski, Frederic Andre, Evert Slob, Christophe Craeye
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages391-396
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479967896
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event15th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, GPR 2014 - Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 30 Jun 20144 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 15th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, GPR 2014

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, GPR 2014
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBrussels
Period30/06/144/07/14

Keywords

  • Ground penetrating radar
  • Super wideband antenna
  • Super wideband antenna
  • Tunnel boring machine

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