Why GPR is not X-Ray?

Although concrete scanning is commonly referred to as “X-Ray”, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is Not the same thing.

The two technologies are completely different. One technology uses electromagnetic reflection and another uses radiation exposure principals.

In the case of using X-Ray, large areas need to be cordoned off to eliminate harmful exposure to radiation poisoning.
See the chart below to help demonstrate the benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar.

Features	Concrete X-Ray	GPR
Set Up Time on The Job	Long	Short
Real Time Results	No	Yes
Cost of Inspection	High	Low
Access Needed to Scan	2 Sides	1 Side
License Required	Yes	No
Hazardous Materials (radiation)	Yes	No
Data Collection – Hundreds of SQ FT a Day	No	Yes
Accurate Depth	Difficult	Easy
Portable
X & Y Locations of Targets	With Calculations	Direct Read Out