Permittivity measurement of different types of soil for ground penetrating radar applications

Abstract

This paper discusses the permittivity measurement of different types of soil in Malaysia for Ground Penetrating Radar Application (GPR). Four different types of soil have been chosen as the samples which are wet sand, dry sand, wet clay and dry clay. The permittivity measurements of the samples are determined using Agilent Network Analyzer (E8362B) and Open ended coaxial probe method (Agilent Dielectric Probe). The detail process of the measurement and their results are discussed and explained. These measured data is very useful in detecting buried object underneath the ground surface for GPR application. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages using this method are also highlighted in this paper.