Journal article
Construction and preliminary testing of a homemade slope stability radar
Australian Geomechanics Journal, Vol.53(3), pp.163-170
2018
Abstract
Slope Stability Radars (SSR) are a proven method for discerning imminent slope failures. However, commercial SSRs are generally too expensive for susceptible remote communities to afford. Therefore, a low-cost homebuilt radar system was constructed and tested to establish the efficacy of its use as a slope stability monitoring system. The homemade radar was adapted from an existing design and used in Doppler mode. Preliminary testing suggests that in current configuration, the homemade radar will not suffice as a SSR in Doppler mode. However, modifications to configuration, mode of operation and employment may enable an effective, cheap and lightweight slope stability radar to be constructed.
Details
- Title
- Construction and preliminary testing of a homemade slope stability radar
- Authors
- Raoul Falkstrom (Author)Adrian B McCallum (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Australian Geomechanics Journal, Vol.53(3), pp.163-170
- Publisher
- Australian Geomechanics Society
- Date published
- 2018
- ISSN
- 0818-9110
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450651002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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