📡 ASCE 38-02 SUE (250 MHz Deep Utility vs 1.5 GHz Concrete Scanning Depth)

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Calculator

Select radar antenna frequencies and calculate depth penetration for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) under ASCE 38-02 & CSA S250: compare 250 MHz (deep utility scans down to 15-20 feet in sandy soil) versus 400 MHz (5-10 feet) and 1.5-2.0 GHz (high-resolution concrete scanning), and GPR surveying profits.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Site Linear Survey Footage (Linear Feet e.g. 8,500 Linear Feet)

Required Target Depth (Feet e.g. 8.0 ft Target Depth)

Customer Bid Price for GPR Scanning & CAD Mapping ($ / Lin Ft)

Dual-Frequency GPR Cart, GPS Receiver, SUE Level B Locator ($ / Ft)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

ASCE 38-02 GPR UTILITY SURVEY

Turnkey GPR Utility Survey Profit

Subsurface Utility Engineering Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost