OVERVIEW
Subsoil knowledge is important to safely implement or maintain infrastructure as Railway or building while tunneling. Geophysics allows the optimization of coring and to prevent deformation and collapse. Sercel’s innovative S-scan solution uses passive seismic waves as the ones obtained by passing trains. With S-scan, our near surface geophysical engineering solution, we are capable of harvesting high resolution visualization of the subsoil for characterization of near-surface variability.
WHY SERCEL
S-scan is a unique and versatile solution, designed to perform simplified high-resolution scans or long-term monitoring with quick installation.
Coupled with the highest precision sensors in the market (Wing / 508) or DAS (fiber optic sensing), the continuous source - free of excitation - allows noise elimination by a larger and higher quantity of waves. This results in higher resolution images of the subsoil than conventional methods to preventively detect sinkholes and cavities.
In these conditions, remedial maintenance cost is reduced considerably by precision of the geotechnical borings.
As safety is the most important parameter, S-scan anticipates instability before unexpected critical events, providing safety for rail passengers and freight.
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