introduction gssi
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Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) is the world's leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment. With cutting-edge products designed to address a wide range of challenging applications, the GSSI name is synonymous with unsurpassed data quality and field-proven reliability. GSSI introduced the first commercial ground penetrating radar system in 1974. For nearly 40 years, GSSI has led with a series of “firsts” including the first digital storage GPR system, the first commercially available GPR data post-processing software package and the first GPR system designed specifically to produce high resolution images in scanned concrete. Today, GSSI offers the industry's broadest range of ground penetrating radar solutions - covering a range of applications from archaeology, geology and environmental, utility detection, concrete inspection and bridge and road condition assessment.TRANSCRIPT
GSSI Company Overview
Dr. Michael Arvanitis
Copyright © 2008 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
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Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
• GSSI founded in 1970 by two former EG&G engineers
• Initially established as a provider of subsurface survey services
• The company introduced the first commercial ground penetrating radar (GPR) system in 1974
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GSSI Overview • GSSI acquired in 1990 by OYO Corporation USA
– Portfolio of geophysical instrument companies, including:
• Geometrics: Magnetometers, seismographs
• Kinemetrics: Earthquake monitoring
• Robertson Geologging: Borehole logging
• Based in Salem, NH
– 2,750 m2 facility
– Center is responsible for all design, manufacturing and distribution activities
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Evolution of the GPR Industry
• Used initially to locate and identify geophysical features
• 1980s: growth in the nuclear power industry led to the development of high frequency antennas for concrete inspection
• Today GPR is used across many applications, ranging from forensics to bridge deterioration mapping to border security to searching for live victims in the aftermath of natural disasters
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Wide Variety of Applications
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Key Applications/Markets
• Non-destructive evaluation of concrete structures
• Utility locating and mapping
• Environmental assessment
• Geological, archaeological surveys
• Transportation infrastructure: bridge deck inspection, road structure assessment, rail bed inspection
• Search & Rescue
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Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Structures
• Clearing areas for cutting and coring
• QA/QC
• Determining engineering characteristics
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Utility Locating and Mapping
• Real-time locating of underground utilities
• Site investigation
• 3D utility mapping
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Search & Rescue
• Locating live victims in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters
• Complementary tool to traditional S&R methods
• Proven during the Sichuan Province and Haiti earthquakes
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World Leader in GPR
• The first and largest supplier of commercial GPR systems for 40 years – Company holds numerous patents covering a wide range of GPR
related technologies and techniques
• The broadest range of applications support
– Field portable and lab quality control systems – Extensive range of high quality antennas – Comprehensive offering of software processing tools
• Unmatched product support – Sales representation in over 30 countries – Service centers located in the US, Europe, and Asia – Comprehensive product training courses are offered at GSSI and on-
premise
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Thank You