Have you ever come across an industry that you never knew existed, only to find out it’s been around for quite a while? Maybe you met someone who is working in that industry, or perhaps you needed the products or services provided by that industry for some reason or another. As you looked into it further, you start to wonder why you’ve never heard of it before.
One industry that has existed for decades that not a lot of people have heard of is the GPR scanning industry. GPR is an abbreviation for ground penetrating radar. It is a technology that allows you to “see” beyond the surface of the ground by sending electromagnetic pulses into ground, and when those waves encounter anomalies, they bounce back. The amount of time it takes them to bounce back, and the strength of the reflections causes a 2D profile of the subsurface to be created.
GPR technology was first used about a century ago to map subsurface geological features, and is still in use today (although the equipment is obviously much more sophisticated).
GPR technology is the backbone of an entire industry known as subsurface investigating. It is heavily used in this industry because it is one of the safest, most reliable, non-destructive methods for discovering what is located beneath the ground’s surface. It is still used by geologists, but is now also used for environmental assessments, in civil engineering and construction settings, by archaeologists, and in crime scene investigations. Even private property owners may have need for GPR scanning services on occasion, like when they want to locate the utility lines buried on their property.
You might be surprised to learn that there are probably multiple companies and individuals near you offering GPR scanning services. You can often find large, multi-state companies with a location near you, small businesses, as well as local sole proprietors who have invested in GPR scanning equipment who can come to your property, scan it using GPR, and provide you with information about what is located beneath the surface of the ground. GPR can even scan concrete slabs and CMU walls for information about what is embedded in them prior to the start of a construction project.
If you are in Southern California, Enhanced Scanning is a local GPR scanning company that has worked on all types of projects. They are known for their fast response times, accurate results, and knowledgeable technicians. They cover all of Southern California, and will even travel outside of their service area for larger projects that require their expertise. GPR scanning is not only an interesting industry, it can also be a fascinating career choice for someone who likes technology, enjoys the outdoors, and is detail oriented. It doesn’t require any special degrees or certifications—just a willingness to be trained and work
