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RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR in a box
GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 500
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 500
GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 500
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR in a box
GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 500
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR
RadSys Zond Aero 500 GPR

SKU:IS-RS-ZOND-AERO-500

by: Radar Systems

Universal ground penetrating radar system for terrestrial and airborne surveys with real-time sampling (RTS) technology and advanced built-in digital signal processing to provide high quality data with an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.

The Zond Aero 500 NG is a truly versatile system that can be used in the most appropriate way for specific survey conditions:

  • on a cart - the most standard method for scanning on the streets or in confined spaces
  • dragged with a tow rope if the load-bearing capacity of the ground surface is not suitable for a wheeled cart
  • on a drone for large open areas without tall obstacles and vegetation

Lightweight GPR system on the market, suitable for medium-sized drones like DJI M350/M300 RTK.

DJI M400 Compatibility: This GPR model is not compatible with the DJI M400 drone. Instead, check out the newest RadSys Zond Aero 600.

  • FCC Code: 2AUQQ-AERO500NG
  • IC Code: 25515-AERO500NG

Please note that additional components and software must be ordered to use this GPR with drones. It is recommended to order a complete set. Please ask for the quote.

Applications

The Zond Aero 500 NG is a truly versatile system that can be used in many applications, including but not limited to:

  • Utility Search
  • Underground infrastructure mapping
  • Archaeology
  • Geotechnical surveys
  • Geological stratigraphy
  • Glaciology, snow/ice thickness profiling

Documentation

Technical Information

Technical Specifications

Type

Single-channel with shielded antenna

Central Frequency

500 MHz

Operating Bandwidth

200-900 MHz (-12 dB)

Sampling

Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking

Samples per scan

selectable
256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 / 8192

Sample rate

up to 1,280,000 samples/second
(depends on hardware stacking)

Scan rate

up to 2,500 scans/s
(depends on hardware stacking)

Sample output

32-bit digital raw data

Time range per sample

selectable
71ps / 125ps / 179ps / 250ps / 500ps / 625ps / 714ps / 1ns

Depth

Up to 4 meters from the ground in average normal soil, up to 2 meters with an antenna elevation of 0.6 m

Data 

Standard Geophysical SEGY Data Format (.sgy) 
with traces geotagging

Environmental

Temperature

-20°C to 60°C internal temperature

Humidity

96% non-condensing

Ingress Protection

IP68 in a protective box (used for transportation and for ground surveys)
IP52 in airborne variant

Mechanical

Size (L x W x H)

41 x 31 x 16 cm - airborne configuration
52 x 43 x 21 cm - in protective case

Weigh

2.1 kg - airborne configuration without a mounting kit for the drone
7.1 kg - in protective case

Battery

Airborne variant

Drone main battery is used to provide power to the GPR using standard power socket of the drone intended for payload

Ground surveys

The battery is integrated into a protective box, operating time up to 12 hours 99 W/h Li-Ion

Delivery Information

What's in the Kit

What's in the Kit

  • Zond Aero 500 NG GPR system with 500 MHz center frequency antenna
  • Prism 2 Data Acquisition/Processing software
  • Protective case (also used for ground surveys)
  • 99 W/h Li-Ion battery integrated into the case (used for ground surveys only)
  • Wi-Fi router integrated into the case (used for ground surveys only)
  • Charger
  • Tow rope for terrestrial surveys
  • Mounting kit for fixing the GPR system to the DJI M300/M350 RTK drone, mounts for other drone types can be provided upon request

Size (L x W x H)

71 x 45 x 28 cm - carton box for delivery

Weight

10.0 kg - in cardboard box for delivery

HS Code

HS Code: 90158020 (meteorological, hydrological, geophysical instrument)

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