GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 600 “NG”

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The Zond Aero 600 NG is a truly versatile system that can be used in many applications, including but not limited to:

Utility Search
Underground infrastructure mapping
Archaeology
Geotechnical surveys
Geological stratigraphy
Glaciology, snow/ice thickness profiling

Description

Universal ground penetrating radar system for terrestrial and airborne surveys with real-time sampling (RTS) technology and advanced built-in digital signal processing to provide high quality data with an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.

The Zond Aero 600 NG is a slightly smaller model than the Aero 500 NG. It offers virtually the same data and penetration, but fits between the legs of most popular drones on the market without the need for complicated mounting hardware.

The Zond Aero 600 NG is a truly versatile system that can be used in the most appropriate way for specific survey conditions:

on a cart – the most standard method for scanning on the streets or in confined spaces
dragged with a tow rope if the load-bearing capacity of the ground surface is not suitable for a wheeled cart
on a drone for large open areas without tall obstacles and vegetation

Lightweight GPR system on the market, suitable for medium-sized drones like DJI M400/M350/M300.

The user is responsible for checking the suitability of a given GPR model for use in a particular country.

Please note that additional components and software must be ordered to use this GPR with drones. It is recommended to order a complete set.

Central Frequency600 MHzOperating Bandwidth300-950 MHz (-12 dB)

Type	Single-channel with shielded antenna
Sampling	Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking
Samples per scan	selectable 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 / 8192
Sample rate	up to 1,280,000 samples/second (depends on hardware stacking)
Scan rate	up to 2,500 scans/s (depends on hardware stacking)
Sample output	32-bit digital raw data
Time range per sample	selectable 71ps / 125ps / 179ps / 250ps / 500ps / 625ps / 714ps / 1ns
Depth	Up to 4 meters in average normal soil with 100ns time range
Data	Standard Geophysical SEGY Data Format (.sgy) with traces geotagging
Environmental
Temperature	-20°C to 60°C internal temperature
Humidity	96% non-condensing
Ingress Protection	IP68 in a protective box (used for transportation and for ground surveys) IP52 in airborne variant
Mechanical
Size (L x W x H)	34 x 25 x 13 cm – airborne configuration 52 x 43 x 21 cm – protective transportation box (for terrestrial surveys)
Weigh	1.5 kg – airborne configuration without mounting kit for the drone 1.7 kg – airborne configuration with mounting kit for the drone (M400/350) 6.5 kg – in protective transportation box
Battery
Airborne variant	Drone main battery is used to provide power to the GPR using standard power socket of the drone intended for payload
Ground surveys	The battery is integrated into a protective box, operating time up to 12 hours 99 W/h Li-Ion

What’s in the Kit

Zond Aero 600 NG GPR system with 600 MHz center frequency antenna
Prism 2 Data Acquisition/Processing software
Protective case (also used for ground surveys)
99 W/h Li-Ion battery integrated into the case (used for ground surveys only)
Wi-Fi router integrated into the case (used for ground surveys only)
Charger
Tow rope for terrestrial surveys
Mounting kit for fixing the GPR system to the DJI M400 or M300/M350 drone, mounts for other drone types can be provided upon request