GeoModel, Inc. uses a geophysical technique called ground penetrating radar for quick and efficient grave location. A GeoModel, Inc. field survey crew can cover large areas in a day, depending on the terrain and vegetation cover.

Grave Location - Introduction

Ground penetrating radar surveys are useful for grave location. The method can locate the coffin, the person, objects buried with the person, or the burial trench into which the coffin or body was placed. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is operated above the ground surface, and produces a cross-sectional image on the screen of the grave location that is underground.

GeoModel, Inc. conducts GPR surveys for grave location using SIR-2 equipment and various antennas with frequencies ranging from 200 to 900 MHz. Depths of penetration and the detail of the image observed is determined by the antenna that is used when conducting the survey. A low frequency antenna (200 MHz) will examine the subsurface depths up to 45 feet. A higher frequency antenna (400 MHz or higher) can examine the near surface in great detail.

GPR surveys for grave location are quickly run and subsurface data is obtained immediately. The pictures below show the equipment used in a GPR survey and the results that can be obtained.

GeoModel, Inc. in the News

GeoModel, Inc. has located graves at numerous cemetery sites throughout the United States. In the article photograph at left, a geophysicist is locating grave sites using ground penetrating radar.

Company Background

GeoModel, Inc. was founded in 1991 as a geophysical services and environmental consulting firm. The company principals have over 40 years of combined experience and have conducted numerous ground penetrating radar projects worldwide. All projects are conducted by experienced geophysicists.

GeoModel, Inc. conducts surveys in every state.

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