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GPR Methods for Hydrogeological Studies

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Hydrogeophysics

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Abstract

Use of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for geologic applications grew considerably in the 1970s. In recent years, use of GPR has increased in hydrogeological investigations, since the presence or absence of water dominates GPR responses.

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    Susan S. Hubbard

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Annan, A.P. (2005). GPR Methods for Hydrogeological Studies. In: Rubin, Y., Hubbard, S.S. (eds) Hydrogeophysics. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 50. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3102-5_7

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