The Noggin® 1000 SmartCart is a high-performance ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system specifically engineered for projects where sub-centimeter precision is non-negotiable. Equipped with a 1000 MHz center frequency antenna, this unit excels in high-resolution, shallow-depth investigations, providing the ultra-sharp imaging required to differentiate closely spaced targets that lower-frequency systems often miss. Ideal for concrete scanning, bridge deck evaluation, and pavement analysis, the Noggin 1000 allows operators to visualize critical features such as rebar, post-tension cables, and thin asphalt layers with unparalleled clarity. The SmartCart configuration enhances field efficiency with its durable, four-wheeled folding frame and integrated odometer, ensuring uniform data collection even across moderately rough terrain. By combining the detail-oriented 1000 MHz sensor with the powerful DynaQ® technology for optimized signal quality, the Noggin 1000 transforms complex subsurface data into actionable insights for infrastructure assessment and high-stakes damage prevention.
Key Features & Benefits of the 1000 MHz Antenna
Ultra-High Resolution: Perfectly tuned for detecting small, shallow objects such as fiber optic lines, plastic conduits, and fine structural elements within concrete.
Shallow-Depth Optimization: Provides high-fidelity data for the first 0.5 to 1 meter (approx. 3 feet) of the subsurface, where precision is most critical for infrastructure projects.
Non-Destructive Assessment: Allows for the inspection of bridge decks and roads without the need for core drilling or hazardous radiation, maintaining the integrity of the site.
Industry-Leading Accuracy: The short radar pulses of the 1000 MHz frequency minimize signal overlap, ensuring that even densely packed utilities are clearly separated in the final scan.
The data collection software on the DVL 500 Noggins have default settings to get to work quickly; for line surveys just set the desired depth and start collecting.
For grid collection, the GPR operator sets the grid size and line spacing. The screen prompts the user to collect each line until the grid is complete. It is easy to work around obstructions, skip lines or recollect lines if required.
Once the grid is finished (or any time after at least 3 lines have been collected), the grid data can be processed into depth slices (right in the field!).
For users involved in unusual projects, Noggins also have custom settings to collect data with extreme values:
- Triggering options include Odometer, Button and Free-Run modes
- Free Run in Time or Free-Run with Speed to collect data on water, snow or ice
- Grids up to 250 x 250m in size
- Zig-zag grid collection pattern
- Step Sizes from 5 millimeters to 5 meters
