Self-study — GPR Basics (GPR-2)
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GPR Basics (GPR-2) is SPH Engineering's self-study video course on the essential concepts of ground penetrating radar. It is for beginners who need the foundations before recording and processing data. HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India.
How it works
- After successful payment, the course is unlocked for your account in the Academy of SPH Engineering platform.
- Once enrolled, you can finish at your own pace.
- After successfully passing the exam, you receive a certificate from SPH Engineering that can be shared on LinkedIn.
What does the GPR-2 self-study course cover?
This video course offers a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of GPR (ground penetrating radar) technology. SPH Engineering describes it as designed for beginners, covering the foundational principles you need before moving on to data recording and processing. The SPH Engineering Academy lists the course length as 3 hours. Topics include:
- The fundamentals of GPR signal propagation
- The type of signal transmitted by GPR systems
- How a recorded GPR profile looks and its key components
- The different types of GPR available
- Operating a GPR, with practical examples
- Typical data from GPR surveys
- Signal propagation speed basics
- GPR resolution and why it matters
The course is delivered by SPH Engineering; HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India. See the GPR-2 course page on the SPH Engineering Academy for the current details.
Who should take GPR-2, and what comes next?
GPR-2 suits engineers, surveyors and drone operators who are new to radar and want to read a radargram with confidence. It is the foundation for the rest of the SPH GPR programme, which has 3 course levels, each offered as self-study or trainer-led:
| Course | Focus | Self-study | Trainer-led |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPR-1: GPR on a UAV | Planning, configuring and flying GPR surveys on a drone | GPR-1 self-study | GPR-1 trainer-led |
| GPR-2: GPR Basics | Foundations of GPR signals, profiles and resolution | This course | GPR-2 trainer-led |
| GPR-3: GPR Advanced Module | Signal propagation theory, data processing and interpretation | GPR-3 self-study | GPR-3 trainer-led |
After GPR-2, GPR on a UAV (GPR-1) moves to drone survey planning and configuration, and GPR Advanced Module (GPR-3) goes deeper into processing and interpretation. SPH also offers a Practical Exam & Certification for GPR. See all options on our GPR training page or the full training and certification page.
What equipment is the course relevant to?
The principles in GPR-2 apply to the radars used in SPH Engineering's drone GPR integrated system. On its GPR technology page, SPH lists Radar Systems Zond Aero radars from 50 MHz up to 1000 MHz. The Zond Aero 1000 reaches about 0.3 to 0.5 m for small objects, the Zond Aero 500 about 1 to 2 m for utilities, and the Zond Aero LF 4 to 30 m or more for deep targets. HobiTech supplies:
- Ground penetrating radars, including the Zond Aero 500 "NG"
- The SkyHub software package for GPR for logging radar data on the drone
- UgCS EXPERT for flight planning
- GeoHammer Pro for data processing
Why buy GPR-2 from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an authorised SPH Engineering partner based in Bengaluru. HobiTech coordinates enrolment in SPH Engineering courses for customers in India, and every order comes with a GST invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who delivers the GPR-2 self-study course?
SPH Engineering delivers the course on its Academy platform. HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India.
How long is GPR Basics (GPR-2)?
The SPH Engineering Academy lists the video course as 3 hours. You can finish it at your own pace once it is unlocked.
Do I need any GPR experience?
No. SPH Engineering designed GPR-2 for beginners, covering the foundations before data recording and processing.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After passing the exam, you receive an SPH Engineering certificate that can be shared on LinkedIn.
Is there a live version with a trainer?
Yes. Trainer-led GPR Basics (GPR-2) adds a live session with an SPH trainer for Integrated Systems users with no GPR experience.
How do I enrol in GPR Basics (GPR-2) in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and enrolment details, and every order comes with a GST invoice.