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With nearly four decades experience, GSSI continues to design and manufacture
the world’s best Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) antennas. GSSI antennas feature
the highest signal-to-noise ratio of any antenna available in the industry, providing
the highest quality data with clear and accurate results. GSSI has developed a series
of antennas to meet the needs of a broad range of applications.

Center Depth of Typical

Frequency Penetration Applications
2600 MHz* 0-12 in (0.4 m) Concrete Evaluation
2000 MHz Palm 0-12 in (0.4 m) Concrete Evaluation
1600 MHz* 0-18 in (0.5 m) Concrete Evaluation
Features
900 MHz 0-3 ft (0-1 m) Concrete Evaluation, Void Detection
Include 400 MHz* Utility, Engineering, Environmental,
0-12 ft (0-4 m)
Void Detection
• Rugged, military-style connectors 270 MHz* 0-18 ft (0-6 m) Utility, Engineering, Geotechnical
• Long-life replaceable wear skids 200 MHz 0-30 ft (0-9 m) Geotechnical, Engineering, Environmental

• Coated, sealed electronics International

• Rugged, high-density molded cables 100 MHz 5-50 ft (2-15 m) Geotechnical, Engineering, Mining
15-80 MHz 0-150 ft (0-50 m) Geotechnical
• Operates from -20°C to 50°C
Air-Launched
2.0 GHz* Pavement Thickness and
0-2.5 ft (0-.75 m)
Road Condition Assessment
1.0 GHz* 0-3 ft (0-.9 m) Highway and Bridge Deck Evaluations

* Smart antenna functionality

“Seeing all the different ways

to use GSSI GPR has been beneficial
to what services we can offer our customers.”

Curtis Hoag, GPRS Charlotte

 2600 MHz - High Resolution Concrete Inspection
The 2600 MHz is an ultra-high resolution antenna used to inspect concrete
structures to locate embedded rebar, post tension cables and conduits.

Center Frequency 2600 MHz

Depth Range 0-12 inches (0.4 m)
Antenna Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Dimensions 1.5x4x6.5 in (3.8x10.16.5 cm)
Model 52600S

2000 MHz - Compact, Integrated Concrete Antenna

The Palm Antenna offers users the ability to reach tightly spaced areas that were
previously inaccessible such as corners, against walls and around obstructions.
The Palm Antenna is most often used with the SIR® 3000 and SIR® 20 control units.
The antenna includes a Center Frequency 2000 MHz
dedicated survey wheel, a
Depth Range 0-12 inches (0.4 m)
replaceable skid plate, and
removable handle to reduce Antenna Weight 3 lbs (1.3 kg) with 10 ft (3 m) cable
with Control Cable 4 lbs (1.8 kg) with 22.75 ft (7 m) cable
antenna height, if necessary.
The Palm Antenna weighs in Dimensions 4.1x3.6x6 in (104.5x91.5x154.7 mm)
at approximately one pound. Model 62000 - 003 (3 m cable)
62000 - 007 (7 m cable)

1600 MHz - General Purpose Concrete Antenna

The 1600 MHz is a high-resolution, all-purpose antenna used to inspect concrete
structures to locate embedded rebar, post tension cables and conduits. It is
also a popular choice for bridge deck condition assessment and to determine
concrete cover.
Center Frequency 1600 MHz
Depth Range 0-18 inches (0.5 m)
Antenna Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Dimensions 1.5x4x6.5 in (3.8x10.16.5 cm)
Model 51600S

900 MHz - Concrete Assessment / Void Detection

The 900 MHz antenna is designed for applications requiring shallow penetration
down to 1 m (3 ft.), including void detection, concrete thickness assessment
and shallow pipe location. It can also be used for location of rebar where space
is not limited.
Center Frequency 900 MHz
Depth Range 0-3 ft (0-1 m)
Antenna Weight 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Dimensions 13x7x3 in (33x18x8 cm)
Model 3101D (U.S./Canada), 3101A (International)
 300 / 800 MHz - Dual-Frequency Antenna
The 300/800 MHz dual-frequency antenna is GSSI’s first digital antenna. The
combination of two frequencies allows users to locate targets at depths of
up to 5 m (16 ft), ideal for utility, archaeological and environmental surveys.
Center Frequencies 300 and 800 MHz
Typical Range 4 m / 12 ft
Maximum Range 7 m / 21 ft
Antenna Weight 12 lbs (5 kg)
Dimensions 13.2x12.2x5.9 in (33.5x31x15 cm)
Model D50300/800

400 MHz - Utility Detection and Mapping

The 400 MHz is ideally suited for detection and mapping of utility pipes,
as well as shallow engineering and environmental applications.
Center Frequency 400 MHz
Depth Range 0-12 ft (0-4 m)
Antenna Weight 11 lbs (5 kg)
Dimensions 12x12x6.5 in (30x30x17 cm)
Model 50400S

270 MHz - Utility Mapping and Shallow Engineering

The 270 MHz is ideally suited for detection and mapping of utility pipes, as
well as shallow engineering and environmental applications.

Center Frequency 270 MHz

Depth Range 0-18 ft (0-6 m)
Antenna Weight 18.5 lbs (8.6 kg)
Cable Weight 2.1 lbs (.95 kg)
Dimensions 18x18x6.5 in (45x45x17 cm)
Model 50270S

200 MHz - Geotechnical and Environmental

The 200 MHz can penetrate to a depth of 9 meters (30 feet), making
it ideally suited for geotechnical and environmental applications, as
well as archaeological investigations.

Center Frequency 200 MHz

Depth Range 0-30 ft (0-9 m)
Antenna Weight 45 lbs (20.5 kg)
Dimensions 24x24x12 in (60x60x30 cm)
Model 5106 (U.S./Canada), 5106A (International)
 100 MHz - Deep Subsurface Investigation
The 100 MHz antenna is used for deep subsurface applications. The 100 MHz monostatic
(left) combines the transmit and receive electronics in a single antenna housing.
The 100 MHz bistatic (bottom, left) is a versatile antenna pair that can operate in three
different configurations to optimize performance.

Monostatic Bistatic
Center Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
Depth Range 5-50 ft (2-15 m) 3-100 ft (1-30 m)
Antenna Weight 28 lbs (13 kg) 60 lbs (26 kg)
Dimensions 10x38x22 in (25x96x56 cm) 10x38x22 in (25x96x56 cm) each
Model 3207AP 3207F

15-80 MHz - Multiple Low Frequency Antenna

The multiple low-frequency antenna (MLF) is designed for the deepest radar
penetration possible. The antenna design consists of interchangeable elements;
by changing the length of the antenna, you change the transmission frequency.
This antenna can be Center Frequency 15-80 MHz
deployed in discrete
Depth Range 0-150 ft (0-50 m)
measurements
(stacking) or Antenna Weight 33-50 lbs (15-23 kg)
continuous profile Dimensions 47-136 in. length (120-600 cm) adjustable
data collection modes. Model 3200 MLF

1.0 and 2.0 GHz - Horn Antennas for Road Evaluation

The 2 GHz and 1 GHz air-launched (horn) antennas are pavement thickness and
road condition assessment tools that can be used at highway speeds with the
SIR® 30 system.
2.0 GHz* 1.0 GHz*
Center Frequency 2.0 GHz 1.0 GHz
Depth Range 0-2.5 ft (0-.75 m) 0-3 ft (0-.9 m)
Antenna Weight 16 lbs (7.3 kg) 16 lbs (7.3 kg)
Dimensions 8.25x21.9x19.5 in (21x55.6x49.5 cm) 8.25x21.9x19.5 in (21x55.6x49.5 cm)
Model Model 42000S Model 41000S

*Hardware/Software Noise Rejection Filter

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