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How Does Our Radar “See” Beneath the Surface?

| Radaz | Blog

Have you ever wondered how our technology can detect, in detail, what lies hidden beneath the ground — even in areas with dense vegetation, low visibility, or limited access?

Here’s the full explanation.

Radaz’s Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), mounted on drones, operates using three frequency bands: C, L, and P. Each band plays a specific role, and together, they enable a comprehensive reading of the different layers of soil and vegetation.

Understanding the Role of Each Band

C Band
Captures information from the surface layer of vegetation and soil. It’s ideal for shallow, fast analyses in exposed areas.

L Band
Penetrates slightly deeper, allowing for the mapping of vegetation volume and shallow subsurface structures.

P Band
The deepest of the three bands. It penetrates vegetation and soil, reaching depths of up to 120 meters — making it perfect for complex geological and structural investigations.

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What Can This Technology Do?

By combining these bands, Radaz’s radar delivers detailed and strategic analysis for a wide range of sectors. Here are some of its main applications:

  • Early detection of dam failures — anticipating risks and helping prevent disasters
  • Detection of leaks in pipelines — even in remote, densely vegetated areas
  • Mapping landslide-prone zones — essential for civil works and urban planning
  • Measuring ground subsidence — caused by natural phenomena or human activity
  • Locating buried structures — including pipelines, mineral deposits, or even archaeological remains, even under forest cover
  • Agroforestry intelligence — such as accurate forest inventory, soil moisture levels, water table identification, and even pest detection, with exact location and size on the property

High-Tech, Lightweight, and Practical

Our radar weighs just 5kg and is mounted on compact drones. After the flight, the data is automatically processed by a laptop, generating everything from images to detailed georeferenced reports — ready to use.

All of this is made possible with 100% Brazilian technology, already being used in projects around the world.

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