GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero 500 "NG"
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Zond Aero 500 NG from Radar Systems is a universal GPR system for terrestrial and airborne surveys: a single-channel ground penetrating radar with a shielded 500 MHz antenna. HobiTech supplies it in India as an Official Partner of SPH Engineering.
Technical
| Antenna / GPR | Single channel Ground Penetrating Radar system with shielded antenna |
| Centre frequency | 500 MHz |
| Operating bandwidth | 200-900 MHz (-12 dB) |
| Sampling | Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking |
| Samples per scan | 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 | 71 ps / 125 ps / 179 ps / 250 ps / 500 ps / 625 ps / 714 ps / 1 ns |
| Depth | Up to 4 metres in average normal soil with 100 ns time range |
| Data format | Standard Geophysical SEGY Data Format (.sgy) with traces geotagging |
| Vertical filters | Off, Digital |
| Horizontal filters | Stacking, Background removal |
| Gain points | 1-10 Linear gain |
| Gain levels | 0 to +168 dB |
| Data storage | Raw data storage with memory for Gain used |
| Data file size | Limited only by available SD (airborne surveys) or HDD space (ground surveys) |
Environmental
| Temperature | -20°C to 60°C internal temperature |
| Humidity | 96% non-condensing |
| Ingress protection | IP68 in protective box (used for transportation and for ground surveys); IP52 in airborne variant |
Mechanical
| Size (L x W x H), airborne configuration | 41 x 31 x 16 cm |
| Size (L x W x H), protective transportation box (for terrestrial surveys) | 52 x 43 x 21 cm |
| Size (L x W x H), carton box for delivery | 71 x 45 x 28 cm |
| Weight, airborne configuration without mounting kit for the drone | 2.1 kg |
| Weight in protective transportation box | 7.1 kg |
| Weight in carton box for delivery | 10.0 kg |
Battery
| Airborne variant | Drone main battery is used to provide power to the GPR |
| Ground surveys | Battery is integrated in protective box, operating time up to 12 hours; 99 W/h Li-Ion |
What's in the kit
- Zond Aero 500 GPR NG system with 500 MHz center frequency antenna
- Prism 2 Data Acquisition/Processing software
- NANUK transport 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)
- Mascot charger
- Tow rope for terrestrial surveys
Documentation & data sets
What is the Zond Aero 500 NG used for?
SPH Engineering describes the Zond Aero 500 NG as a universal GPR system for terrestrial and airborne surveys. It is a single-channel ground penetrating radar with a shielded 500 MHz antenna. Depth reaches up to 4 m in average normal soil with a 100 ns time range.
SPH shows the system in four configurations: mounted on a drone, without its protective box, in its protective box, and on a cart.
- Airborne: mounted on a drone and powered by the drone's main battery.
- Terrestrial: the GPR stays in its protective NANUK case, pulled on the included tow rope or carried on a GPR cart (sold separately). A 99 W/h Li-Ion battery in the case gives up to 12 hours of operating time, and a Wi-Fi router is built into the case.
Key features
- Single-channel GPR with a shielded 500 MHz antenna (200-900 MHz bandwidth at -12 dB)
- Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking
- Selectable 256 to 8192 samples per scan, up to 1,280,000 samples/second and up to 2,500 scans/s
- 32-bit digital raw data
- Gain levels from 0 to +168 dB, with 1-10 linear gain points
- Data saved in standard geophysical SEGY format (.sgy) with traces geotagging
- IP68 in its protective box, IP52 in the airborne variant
- Prism 2 data acquisition and processing software included
What do you need to run it?
For drone surveys you also need a drone mounting kit. It is not part of the standard kit and is sold separately. Ask HobiTech for the right mount for your drone. In the air, the GPR runs from the drone's main battery. It weighs 2.1 kg in the airborne configuration, without the mounting kit.
For ground surveys, the case holds the integrated battery and the Wi-Fi router, and the tow rope and Mascot charger are included. A GPR cart is available separately.
Data is acquired and processed in Prism 2, which is included. File size is limited only by available SD space (airborne surveys) or HDD space (ground surveys). Browse our full ground penetrating radar range.
Why buy the Zond Aero 500 NG from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an Official Partner of SPH Engineering based in Bengaluru, India. Every order comes with a GST invoice, and our local team supports the sensor, the drone and the software. SPH's GPR training courses are also available through HobiTech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep can the Zond Aero 500 NG see?
Up to 4 m in average normal soil with a 100 ns time range.
Does the kit include a drone mount?
No. SPH Engineering's kit list has no drone mount, and the 2.1 kg airborne weight is quoted without the mounting kit. The mount is sold separately; ask us which one fits your drone.
Can I use it without a drone?
Yes. It is built for both terrestrial and airborne surveys. For ground work it stays in its protective case, runs on the integrated 99 W/h Li-Ion battery for up to 12 hours, and is pulled on the included tow rope or used on a cart.
How much does it weigh?
2.1 kg in the airborne configuration without the drone mounting kit, 7.1 kg in its protective transportation box, and 10.0 kg in the carton box for delivery.
What data format does it record?
Standard geophysical SEGY format (.sgy) with traces geotagging. Prism 2 acquisition and processing software is included.
How do I buy the Zond Aero 500 NG in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and configuration, and every order comes with a GST invoice.