HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
IDS GeoRadar s.r.l.
MN/2017/011 Rev 1.0 5/ 38
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Manual Layout
This manual is composed of several parts. After an Introduction, the first
part describes the device and its components, with the explanation of the
main features.
The second part shows the procedure to setup the device and how to
configure it correctly (Assembly Procedure).
The third part illustrates the main features of the software, and its use on
the work field, are described.
Eventually, the maintenance plan, and additional information are
illustrated.
Glossary & Acronyms
DAD
: Digital Antenna Driver
RADAR
: RAdio Detection And Ranging
LASER:
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
USB
: Universal Serial Bus
GPR
: Ground Penetrating Radar
AC
: Alternate Current
HF
: High Frequency
Definitions
Raw data:
unprocessed data obtained during a field survey.
Maps:
graphics showing the change in received radar signal with respect to
the scanning direction.
Survey:
the name given to a collection of acquisitions, which together cover
all the areas of an investigation: typically an entire job area.
Scan:
a single movement of the antenna trolley from the beginning to the
end of a pre-established path.
Setup:
initialization of a piece of equipment or a software process.
Encoder:
a distance measurement device which constantly signals the
distance travelled from the start of the scan back to the Control Unit .
Transmitter:
part of the antenna dedicated to emitting the radar signals.
Receiver:
part of the antenna dedicated to detecting the radar signals.
Augmented reality:
Digital on-site representation of data and targets
through the external PC
