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    Ground penetrating radar uses electromagnetic waves between 125-370 MHz to transmit images of underground structures like pipes to identify leaks. It can detect leaks regardless of pipe material for pipes over 1 inch in diameter up to 5 meters deep. However, it requires access to the road above the pipeline and experience to accurately locate leaks, and is dependent on surrounding conditions. Leak detecting robots have also been developed for inspecting pipes and locating leaks in sewers, and can be wireless or cord-connected devices.

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    Ground penetrating radar uses electromagnetic waves between 125-370 MHz to transmit images of underground structures like pipes to identify leaks. It can detect leaks regardless of pipe material for pipes over 1 inch in diameter up to 5 meters deep. However, it requires access to the road above the pipeline and experience to accurately locate leaks, and is dependent on surrounding conditions. Leak detecting robots have also been developed for inspecting pipes and locating leaks in sewers, and can be wireless or cord-connected devices.

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    Ground penetrating radar uses electromagnetic waves between 125-370 MHz to transmit images of underground structures like pipes to identify leaks. It can detect leaks regardless of pipe material for pipes over 1 inch in diameter up to 5 meters deep. However, it requires access to the road above the pipeline and experience to accurately locate leaks, and is dependent on surrounding conditions. Leak detecting robots have also been developed for inspecting pipes and locating leaks in sewers, and can be wireless or cord-connected devices.

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    Ground penetrating radar


    The Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology utilizes electromagnetic waves (between
    125 Mhz and 370 MHz) and transmits them into the ground to identify leak location via
    imaging the sub-terrain including the pipe and the leak. The advantages of this technology
    lie in its capability to detect leaks regardless of the material of the pipe, for any diameter
    size above one inch and reaching to a depth of 5 m. Furthermore, this device can be easily
    transported between sites, and it does not require a lot of experience or training on behalf
    of the operator to operate it (Eyuboglu et al. 2003; Hamilton and Charalambous 2013).
    On the other hand, this technology has multiple disadvantages namely requiring access to
    the road above the pipeline – thus disturbing traffic –, experience and training are required
    to accurately indicate the position of the leak and the dependency on the pipeline’s bedding
    and surrounding conditions. Also, this technology is expensive where the machine price can
    range between 15,000$ to 31,000$ (United States Environmental Protection Agency 2009).
    Eyuboglu et al. (2003) developed a mathematical model that utilizes the amplitude of radar
    reflection to visualize the state of the pipe and detect precisely where the leak occurred. Fig-
    ure 13 illustrates how the GPR is moved above the soil to detect the condition of the pipeline
    and the reflected imagery as a result of the movement. GPR systems require further support
    by means of decision support systems and competent algorithms that allow for faster and
    more accurate detection of leaks (Eyuboglu et al. 2003; Hamilton and Charalambous 2013).

    Leak detecting robots


    Multiple robotic devices were developed to perform in pipe inspection and determine
    leak locations in sewers. These devices can be wireless devices or cord connected.

    Fig. 13 GPR Leak detection of a simulated leak at multiple angles. (Eyuboglu et al. 2003). The image shows
    two forms of experimental surveillance of an embedded pipeline with their respective spectrums. The
    disruptions in the pattern show the location of the induced leak

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