Bistatic sounding of the deep subsurface with a Ground Penetrating Radar - Experimental validation

In this paper, we report on the successful test of EISS bistatic mode of operation during a field campaign in the West Egyptian desert. From the analysis of the measured propagation delays, the dielectric constant and the depth of several reflecting subsurface interfaces were retrieved. Up to 226 coherent additions (or stacking) were performed resulting in the detection of buried interfaces and in particular of the Nubian Aquifer at a depth >200 m. The results obtained with the small magnetic sensor were consistent with those obtained with the electrical antennas, suggesting that such an experiment can meet the constraints of a space mission.