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Journal of Agriculture ›› 2024, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (4): 93-100.doi: 10.11923/j.issn.2095-4050.cjas2023-0214

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Research Progress of Application of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Soil Properties Detection

FU Meiling1,2(), ZHU Xiangming2, DUAN Wenbiao1()   

  1. 1 Forestry College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
    2 Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang, China
  • Received:2023-09-22 Revised:2024-01-11 Online:2024-04-20 Published:2024-04-17

Abstract:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is recognized for its rapid, non-invasive technology in medium and small-scale near-earth sensing. It has been widely applied in soil property analysis due to its considerable data richness, high resolution and excellent spatial continuity. This article presented a comprehensive review of the principles underlying GPR’s use in soil property detection, elaborated on forward simulation methods and the prevalent soil dielectric models in use. It summarized the current advancements in applying GPR technology for assessing various soil properties, including moisture content, texture, stratification, compaction, and salinity. Additionally, the paper discussed the challenges and limitations in the field applications: the influence factors of field detection were complex, and the data interpretation was complex and subjective, most of the researches only stayed in the qualitative or semi-quantitative stage. Concluding perspective, the article pointed out that with ongoing advancements in signal processing and theoretical research, GPR held significant potential for future innovations in soil characteristic exploration. This work aimed to serve as a valuable resource for ongoing and future studies on the application of GPR in soil property investigation.

Key words: ground penetrating radar, soil properties, forward modeling, soil dielectric model