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Ballast evaluation using ground-penetrating radar

By Gerard Gallagher, Quentin Leiper, Maxwell Clark and Michael Forde 2000-02-01T11:00:00

Capable of surveying long sections in a short time, ground-penetrating radar can detect trackbed anomalies earlier than is possible with visual inspection methods. Maintenance can therefore be prioritised to reduce unnecessary cost and increase effectiveness

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