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In this study, we present series of GPR experiments to identify and solve problems, which might be encountered while carrying out GPR survey in sandy soils for various purposes. Study was carried out in the Smeceres sils sand-gravel quarry, which is located in the Madona-Trepe ice-marginal ridge in Eastern Latvia. This specific quarry was selected as a study site, because it has a boulder pavement located in its uppermost part. Two similar experiments were carried out in dry (after long period of dry weather condi...

Quaternary sand-gravel mixture and sand deposits are among the most significant raw mineral resources needed for construction industry in Latvia. As regulations of Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Latvia No. 570 states пїЅ geological prospecting has to consist of data acquired by drilling. Following study presents results of ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveying combined with traditional prospecting methods for A (proved) and N (probable) category sand-gravel and sand deposits. Geological prospecting for dep...