MALA Ground Explorer (GX)
THE FLEXIBLE GPR SOLUTION
MALÅ GX (Ground Explorer) is an integrated GPR solution with a wide range of antenna options. Through unique HDR technology, MALÅ GX offers significantly better data quality and faster acquisition rates. The GX series of antennas are fully integrated with MALÅ Controller App and MALÅ Vision. MALÅ GX is an easy-to-use and field proven GPR solution for a wide range of different applications.
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES
OUTSTANDING DATA QUALITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
MALÅ GX uses the innovative and patented MALÅ HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology. HDR is based on real-time sampling.
The main advantages with MALÅ HDR technology:
- Reduces random noise
- Faster acquisition speed
- Deeper penetration without losing detail in data
- Broader bandwidth
FACILITATING FIELD MEASUREMENTS
MALÅ GX antennas feature an integrated DGPS for positioning and it also supports the use of external GPS solutions when necessary. There are multiple options of distance measuring devices and encoders, and Guideline Geo will try helping to accommodating customized encoders when possible.
MALÅ GX supports wireless data collection through WiFi. Normal working range varies between 25-100 meters depending on local conditions. Data collection can be made using the high-resolution, field worthy, MALÅ GX Controller, or using recommended Android tablets and MALÅ Controller App. The latter solution will only work with wireless data collection. If a wire connection is preferred the MALÅ GX Controller must be used.
GPR ANTENNAS WITH 4 DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES
MALÅ GX is an integrated GPR solution with four MALÅ GX antenna options: GX80, GX160, GX450 and GX750.
MALÅ GX can be optimized for specific measurements and applications by adding different antennas. For the GX-series of antennas, there are four options to choose from using center–frequencies of 80, 160, 450 or 750MHz. The choice of antenna frequency will be governed by your application and the desired depth penetration and resolution. All new MALÅ GX antennas are app-enabled, and comes with WiFi connection per default. This enables full integration with MALÅ Controller app and MALÅ Vision.
Infrastructure is the largest general application area for GPR. The technique is widely used in urban environments, both for planning and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure. Common applications include Utility locating and mapping, Road profiling, Bridge assessment, Bedrock detection, Cultural Heritage mapping, Sinkhole detection, Tunnel investigations, Pre-road and utility planning, Concrete investigations, River/lake bottom analysis etc.
Geological applications are usually both longer and deeper (lower frequency antennas) surveys and sometimes performed in boreholes. Work includes, Layer detection, Rock fracture analysis, general and more detailed Site investigations, Pre-mining studies, Exploration work, Bathymetry, Earthquake prediction, Landslide investigations, Volume estimations, Ore lineage mapping, Nuclear waste repository studies, Tunnelling work, etc.
Environmental applications are varied but usually includes working to avoid or neutralize hazardous obstacles or locales. Applications include, detection of Underground storage tanks (UST), Unexploded ordnance (UXO), Improvised explosive devices (IED), Demining work, Landfill studies, Contamination risk assessment, In-mine safety and risk assessment, Dam safety, etc.