GPR system: Radar Systems Zond Aero LF (low frequency)
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Zond Aero LF from Radar Systems is a single-channel ground penetrating radar with unshielded dipole antennas at 100, 150 and 300 MHz, designed for airborne surveys. HobiTech supplies it in India as an Official Partner of SPH Engineering.
Technical
| Antenna / GPR | Single channel Ground Penetrating Radar system with unshielded dipole antenna |
| Centre frequency | 100, 150, 300 MHz depending on used antenna |
| Operating bandwidth | 50 – 150, 75 – 300, 150 – 600 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 (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 | 18 ps / 36 ps / 71 ps / 89 ps / 125 ps / 143 ps / 179 ps / 250 ps / 357 ps / 500 ps / 625 ps / 714 ps / 1 ns / 1.25 ns / 2.5 ns |
| Depth | Up to 12 metres in soil with relative dielectric permittivity equal to 5 and specific attenuation up to 5 dB/m |
| Data format | Standard Geophysical SEGY Data Format (.sgy) with traces geotagging |
| Vertical filters | Off, Digital |
| Horizontal filters | Hardware 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 space on data logging computer |
Environmental
| Temperature | -20°C to 60°C internal temperature |
| Humidity | 96% non-condensing |
| Ingress protection | IP68 in protective box (used for ground surveys); IP52 in airborne variant |
Mechanical
| Weight, GPR controller with mountings for the drone | 0.8 kg |
| Weight, 300 MHz antenna | 0.1 kg |
| Weight, 150 MHz antenna | 0.2 kg |
| Weight, 100 MHz antenna | 0.4 kg |
Battery
| Airborne variant | Drone main battery is used to provide power to the GPR |
What's in the kit
- Zond Aero LF GPR system with 100, 150, 300 MHz center frequency antennas
- Prism2 Data Acquisition/Processing software
- NANUK transport case for GPR controller
- Tube for antennas
- GPR mount kit for DJI M350/M300 RTK, mounts for M600/M600 Pro drone on request
What is the Zond Aero LF used for?
SPH Engineering's datasheet states that the Zond Aero LF is designed for airborne surveys. It is a single-channel ground penetrating radar with unshielded dipole antennas. Three antennas come in the kit, with centre frequencies of 100, 150 and 300 MHz.
Depth reaches up to 12 m in soil with a relative dielectric permittivity of 5 and specific attenuation up to 5 dB/m.
Key features
- Three unshielded dipole antennas: 100 MHz (50 – 150 MHz), 150 MHz (75 – 300 MHz) and 300 MHz (150 – 600 MHz), bandwidth at -12 dB
- Light: 0.8 kg for the GPR controller with drone mountings, and 0.1 to 0.4 kg per antenna
- Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking
- Selectable 256 to 8192 samples per scan, and up to 2,500 scans/s
- Time range per sample from 18 ps to 2.5 ns
- 32 bit digital raw data, with gain levels from 0 to +168 dB
- Data saved in standard geophysical SEGY format (.sgy) with traces geotagging
- Prism2 data acquisition and processing software included
What do you need to run it?
The kit includes a GPR mount kit for the DJI M350/M300 RTK. Mounts for the DJI M600/M600 Pro are available on request. In the air, the GPR runs from the drone's main battery.
Data is acquired and processed in Prism2, which is included. File size is limited only by the available space on the data logging computer. The controller travels in a NANUK transport case, and the antennas in their own tube. Browse our full ground penetrating radar range.
Why buy the Zond Aero LF 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 LF see?
Up to 12 m in soil with a relative dielectric permittivity of 5 and specific attenuation up to 5 dB/m.
Which antennas come with the Zond Aero LF?
The kit includes unshielded dipole antennas with 100, 150 and 300 MHz centre frequencies, carried in a tube for antennas.
How much does the Zond Aero LF weigh?
The GPR controller with drone mountings weighs 0.8 kg. The antennas weigh 0.1 kg (300 MHz), 0.2 kg (150 MHz) and 0.4 kg (100 MHz).
Which drones does it fit?
The kit includes a GPR mount kit for the DJI M350/M300 RTK. Mounts for the DJI M600/M600 Pro are available on request.
What data format does it produce?
Standard geophysical SEGY format (.sgy) with traces geotagging. Prism2 acquisition and processing software is included.
How do I buy the Zond Aero LF 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.