What is GPR Ground Penetrating Radar – A geophysical method used to investigate the sub-surface or medium it is applied to. It uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves in the UHF/VHF frequency range of the radio spectrum. These high-frequency signals are transmitted from the system into the ground or medium and the return or reflected signal is… Continue reading Ground Penetrating Radar Explained
Tag: Utility Detection
Aerialsmith Surveying: Seeing Below Ground with Leica GPR
We are in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, with the Aerialsmith Surveying team, who have been tasked with accurately locating the underground services in this area before excavations begin. On this job, they will be using Leica GPR (ground penetrating radar) as the right tool to find all underground assets such as gas, power, water and communications.… Continue reading Aerialsmith Surveying: Seeing Below Ground with Leica GPR
Leica ULTRA | The Ultimate Utility Tracing System
The Leica ULTRA Utility Tracing System delivers accurate and reliable information to protect buried assets and accurately map their location in order to plan for excavation activity. As development of infrastructure in New Zealand has progressed, our network of underground pipes and cables has also expanded and become more complicated. Effective detection and mapping of… Continue reading Leica ULTRA | The Ultimate Utility Tracing System
Ground Penetrating Radar Made Easy | Leica DSX Utility Detection System
Introducing the Leica DSX – an all in one utility detection system designed for non-experienced and first time ground penetrating radar [GPR] users. It is a highly advanced yet easy-to-use solution for locating and mapping buried utilities in a safe, fast and reliable way, without the costs of hiring a specialist. Investing in the Leica… Continue reading Ground Penetrating Radar Made Easy | Leica DSX Utility Detection System
Leica DSX: Reducing the risk of utility strikes [Webinar]
3D utility mapping with the Leica DSX Utility Detection Solution For utility repair and maintenance, civil engineering, geotechnical and surveying companies, the Leica DSX utility detection solution enables easy location, visualisation and mapping of utilities. The Leica DSX solution combines portable hardware with intuitive software and represents a significant change in how Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology… Continue reading Leica DSX: Reducing the risk of utility strikes [Webinar]
Nulca NZ Launch Event!
We’re proud to sponsor the launch of the National Utility Locating Contractors Association [Nulca]. This is New Zealand’s only industry association representing the interests of the utility location industry. The objective of Nulca NZ is to support and grow the capabilities of individuals and organisations involved in locating, tracing and mapping underground services. Their mission… Continue reading Nulca NZ Launch Event!
Putting Safety First | Investing In Utility Detection
Putting safety first is a key focus for Multimedia Communications in Christchurch. Their team of 80+ staff deliver fibre, data and electrical network installations across New Zealand’s South Island to residential and commercial customers. With a large team of installers on the road every day rolling out fibre optics and data cabling solutions, they are… Continue reading Putting Safety First | Investing In Utility Detection
Leica DD Cable Locators – Expert Insights [Interview]
The latest innovation in utility detection has arrived with the launch of the new range of Leica DD Smart cable locators. In this interview with Global Survey’s detection team, we wanted to understand what the new cable locators bring to the table, how they deliver on “safer, faster utility detection” and what new features can… Continue reading Leica DD Cable Locators – Expert Insights [Interview]
Increase your efficiency with Leica equipment hire
Hiring construction and survey equipment can be the perfect solution if you need a specific instrument short-term or if you want to try the latest technology in the field for an extended period of time. Leica equipment hire is a good option if the job is starting soon and you need the equipment calibrated and… Continue reading Increase your efficiency with Leica equipment hire
Introducing New Leica DD Cable Locators
The new range of DD cable locators from Leica Geosystems delivers a complete solution for utility detection professionals or anyone who needs to know where utilities are located. Choose between the high-tech DD SMART locators with advanced features and superior connectivity and the entry level DD100 series designed to get the job done quickly and… Continue reading Introducing New Leica DD Cable Locators