Pipe survey method using UWB signal
US9000768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of surveying the condition of an underground enclosure including the steps of: (a) positioning at least one transmitter/receiver unit (including an antenna) within an underground, substantially nonconductive enclosure, such that a substantial air gap exists between the antenna and the inner wall of the enclosure; (b) transmitting an ultra wideband (UWB) signal toward at least a portion of the inner wall; and (c) processing the return signal in order to identify the interface between the soil and a region of conductivity different from the soil.
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