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Name (Acronym)Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications (GPR)
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ECTS6
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Contact E-mailmarco.salucci@unitn.it
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ABSTRACT
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) enabling a non-destructive diagnostic methodology widely used in various fields including civil engineering. The course covers fundamental electromagnetic principles underlying GPR, system components, data acquisition techniques and inversion approaches, until the interpretation of GPR data for subsurface characterization. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, hands-on and software exercises, students will gain a deep understanding of GPR technology and its applications. Case studies and real-world examples will be presented to illustrate the diverse range of GPR applications with a focus on civil engineering and to highlight its effectiveness in subsurface imaging.COURSE CONTENT
Part 1: GPR PRINCIPLES AND TECHNOLOGY
- Introduction to Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology
- Electromagnetic principles underlying GPR
- Applications of GPR in various fields (e.g., civil engineering, subsurface investigations, non-invasive monitoring of structures)
- GPR system components and instrumentation
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Part 2: GPR DATA INVERSION AND IMAGING
- Data acquisition techniques with GPR
- Inversion methodologies for GPR data
- Visualization and interpretation of GPR data for subsurface characterization
- Case studies and real-world applications of GPR
- Limitations and challenges of GPR technology
- Innovative methodologies for subsurface imaging applied to engineering contexts
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TEACHING ACTIVITIES
- Theoretical Lessons
- e-Xam Self Assessment (each teaching class or periodically)
- MATLAB Hands-On
- e-Xam Final Assessment
FURTHER READINGS
- Persico, “Introduction to Ground Penetrating Radar: Inverse Scattering and Data Processing”, London, UK: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2014.
- J. Daniels, “Ground Penetrating Radar”, London, UK: The Institution of Electrical Engineers, 2004.
- A. Benedetto and L. Pajewski, “Civil Engineering Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar”, Springer International Publishing, 2015.
Course Information
Date: | 7 October - 25 October (3 weeks, 20 hours/week) |
Format: | The course is offered in blended form (onsite and online) |
Registration Information
UniTN Students: | Free |
EXTERNAL Students: |
216 Eu: First course 180 Eu: Every course from the second one |
The fees include the course teaching, the slides/material, and the video recordings.
Registration Procedure for UniTN Students
Please contact the Student Support Office of your Department/Centre/School to include the course in your study plan.
Registration Procedure for EXTERNAL Students
Step 1: Register a "guest" type account (@guest.unitn.it)
- Should you still not have a UniTN account, you have to register and log in with your SPID identity or CIE (electronic ID card). If you cannot use SPID or CIE, please create your own UniTN account.
Step 2: Enroll to a Single UniTN Course
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Complete the online application through the webpage apply for enrollment in ‘Standard’ single classes a.y. 2024/2025.
In the application form (Section "Teaching Activities") put the following information:- Name of single class/teaching activity: Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications
- Code of single class/teaching activity: 140724
- Degree course to which the teaching activity is associated: [0331H] Ingegneria Civile
- Once received the outcome of the application (1-3 days), login into ESSE3 with your "guest" account user-name and password. Then, pay the bulletin you find in Administrative Office – Payments.
NOTES:
- A vademecum with a step-by-step guide to enroll to a single course at the University of Trento is available here
- For any question on the registration process, please write to contact@eledia.org