SIST-V ETSI/EG 202 730 V1.1.1:2009

• Abstract:

  The existing code of practice is TR102 554 V1.1.1 document, the revised version is being upgraded to an EG, the content will be very similar to the existing document.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Oct-2009
• ICS: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 02-Oct-2009
• Due Date: 07-Dec-2009
• Completion Date: 09-Oct-2009
• Ref Project: ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09) - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Code of Practice in respect of the control, use and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment

Overview

SIST-V ETSI/EG 202 730 V1.1.1:2009 provides a comprehensive code of practice focusing on the control, use, and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems. Developed under the guidance of the ETSI Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM) committee, this standard addresses key concerns related to electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum use, helping organizations to ensure safe, compliant, and interference-minimized operation of GPR and WPR equipment.

GPR and WPR technologies are vital tools for subsurface exploration and structural analysis, frequently used by professionals in geophysics, civil engineering, archaeology, and utility mapping. As the regulatory landscape evolves, adherence to this standard helps maintain both operational effectiveness and compliance with radio spectrum management requirements.

Key Topics

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The standard highlights the need for low-emission operation of GPR/WPR systems to prevent interference with other radio services.
• Operator Best Practices: Essential operational procedures are outlined to ensure that GPR/WPR equipment is used responsibly, minimizing unwanted radiation and complying with regulatory frameworks.
• Site Documentation: Detailed logging of each operation, including location, time, equipment details, and performed measurements, is stressed for transparency and traceability.
• Sensitive Environments: Special precautions are recommended for use near airfields, defense establishments, prisons, and radio astronomy sites, where radio frequency interference could have critical consequences.
• Product Design Guidelines: Manufacturers are encouraged to develop GPR/WPR systems that minimize emissions into the atmosphere, focusing energy into the material being examined.

Applications

Ground Probing Radar and Wall Probing Radar systems have a broad range of practical applications, including:

• Geophysical Surveys: Mapping soil layers, detecting interfaces between subsurface strata, and supporting mining and agricultural management.
• Civil Engineering: Inspecting foundations, highways, tunnels, bridges, and locating utility lines such as pipes and cables.
• Structural Analysis: Examining concrete, brick, or stone in buildings for reinforcement, corrosion, or void detection.
• Archaeology: Non-intrusive detection and mapping of buried structures or artifacts.
• Security and Safety: Anti-personnel mine detection and structural integrity evaluation in vulnerable environments.

The standard recognizes that frequency selection and system configuration must be tailored to the specific material properties and depth requirements of each application.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive compliance and effective equipment performance, the following standards and directives are closely referenced:

• Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): Framework for radio equipment conformity within the EU.
• ETSI EN 302 066-1 & EN 302 066-2: Define the technical characteristics, test methods, and regulatory compliance requirements for GPR/WPR systems.
• EN 301 489-1 & EN 301 489-32: Establish electromagnetic compatibility standards for radio equipment, with specific guidelines for GPR and WPR applications.
• CENELEC EN 60950: Addresses general safety requirements for information technology and electrical equipment.

Compliance with these standards supports the legal market placement and operation of GPR and WPR equipment across Europe. Nevertheless, local licensing may still be necessary, as frequency spectrum allocations and permissions are governed by national authorities.

Practical Value

Adopting SIST-V ETSI/EG 202 730 V1.1.1:2009 helps organizations:

• Minimize electromagnetic interference risks
• Meet international and national regulatory requirements
• Document site operations for liability and coordination
• Maintain safe, efficient, and authorized use of advanced radar technology in sensitive and diverse environments

For professionals using or manufacturing GPR and WPR equipment in Europe and globally, this standard provides a clear, actionable framework for responsible and effective practice.

Final draft ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-07)
ETSI Guide
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Code of Practice in respect of the control,
use and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment

2 Final draft ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-07)

Reference
DEG/ERM-TGUWB-010
Keywords
radar, UWB
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
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Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
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Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
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The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
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ETSI
3 Final draft ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-07)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 References . 5
2.1 Normative references . 5
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions and abbreviations . 6
3.1 Definitions . 6
3.2 Abbreviations . 6
4 Recommended practice . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Operator practice . 7
4.3 Site log . 7
5 Sensitive Radio Environments . 8
6 Product design guide . 8
Annex A: Examples of applications for GPR/WPR equipment and systems . 9
A.1 General . 9
A.2 Examples of the characteristics of GPR/WPR for frequencies up to 1 GHz . 9
A.3 Operational characteristics . 10
History . 11

ETSI
4 Final draft ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-07)
Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This ETSI Guide (EG) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the ETSI standards Membership Approval Procedure.
Introduction
The main objective of the present document is to set out a code of practice for the use and application of Ground
Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR).
Ground Probing Radar (GPR) a well accepted geophysical method used to explore sub-surfaces. This technique has
been in existence for more than 40 years, and has many beneficial uses in science, engineering, surveying, and
maintenance of structures. Wall Probing Radar (WPR) has a similar history and is primarily used in the analysis of
structures. Examples of the application of GPR/WPR are set out in annex A of the present document.
Unlike radio communication equipment/systems GPR/WPR does not radiate the wanted/necessary signal into the
atmosphere, but into the sub-surface or a sub-structure The only signals which radiate into the atmosphere are those
radiated /leaked from the structure/ housing of the GPR/WPR equipment and for best operating results these undesired
emissions are kept to a minimum.
This equipment is subject to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] and the ETSI harmonized standards set out below
may be used to demonstrate presumption of conformity, to the directive as follows:
• EN 301 489-1 [i.4] and EN 301 489-32 [i.5], to cover the requirements of Article 3.1b (Electromagnetic
compatibility).
• EN 302 066-1 [i.2] and EN 302 066-2 [i.3], to cover the requirements of Article 3.2 (Frequency spectrum
management).
• ETSI does not produce harmonized standards to cover Article 3.1a (Safety requirements), as this is the
responsibility of the standards body CENELEC, but the CENELEC Generic standard EN 60950 [i.6] covering
this subject may be used.
It is important to note that although meeting the requirements of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] facilitates
placing the GPR/WPR equipment on the market, it is still necessary to have authority to use the equipment in each
individual country. Normally permission to use the equipment is via a licence, which is controlled by the country's
government administration responsible for the administration of the frequency spectrum.
ETSI
5 Final draft ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-07)
1 Scope
The present document sets out the code of practice for the control and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment.
This type of equipment is normally used by competent professional personnel.
Applications of GPR/WPR are shown in the annex A.
The modern world relies on a wide variety of radio systems covering many diverse activities, ranging from systems on
which safety of life depends, through to communications systems used scientifically, and commercially including the
general public, broadcasting and many other applications. These diverse radio systems operate successfully together
because compatibility requirements for each service have been carefully considered in terms of the planning of the radio
frequency spectrum. Radio systems normally operate successfully together, but on occasions because of exceptional
situations interference may occur. In this context GPR/WPR systems are no different to other radio systems.
The undesired radiation emitted from GPR/WPR systems have been carefully evaluated as part of the spectrum
requirements and it has been demonstrated from practical use, that these systems are unlikely to cause interference to
other radio systems.
This code of practice has been produced to ensure that interference from GPR/WPR systems to other radio systems is
minimized, and that GPR/WPR users are made aware of the appropriate procedures set out in the present document.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or non-
specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following
cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the
purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Refe
...

ETSI Guide
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Code of Practice in respect of the control,
use and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment

2 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)

Reference
DEG/ERM-TGUWB-010
Keywords
radar, UWB
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp
If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp
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No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.

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All rights reserved.
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DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS , TIPHON , the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered
for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
LTE™ is a Trade Mark of ETSI currently being registered
for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI
3 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 References . 5
2.1 Normative references . 5
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions and abbreviations . 6
3.1 Definitions . 6
3.2 Abbreviations . 6
4 Recommended practice . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Operator practice . 7
4.3 Site log . 7
5 Sensitive Radio Environments . 8
6 Product design guide . 8
Annex A: Examples of applications for GPR/WPR equipment and systems . 9
A.1 General . 9
A.2 Examples of the characteristics of GPR/WPR for frequencies up to 1 GHz . 9
A.3 Operational characteristics . 10
History . 11

ETSI
4 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This ETSI Guide (EG) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM).
Introduction
The main objective of the present document is to set out a code of practice for the use and application of Ground
Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR).
Ground Probing Radar (GPR) a well accepted geophysical method used to explore sub-surfaces. This technique has
been in existence for more than 40 years, and has many beneficial uses in science, engineering, surveying, and
maintenance of structures. Wall Probing Radar (WPR) has a similar history and is primarily used in the analysis of
structures. Examples of the application of GPR/WPR are set out in annex A of the present document.
Unlike radio communication equipment/systems GPR/WPR does not radiate the wanted/necessary signal into the
atmosphere, but into the sub-surface or a sub-structure The only signals which radiate into the atmosphere are those
radiated /leaked from the structure/ housing of the GPR/WPR equipment and for best operating results these undesired
emissions are kept to a minimum.
This equipment is subject to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] and the ETSI harmonized standards set out below
may be used to demonstrate presumption of conformity, to the directive as follows:
• EN 301 489-1 [i.4] and EN 301 489-32 [i.5], to cover the requirements of Article 3.1b (Electromagnetic
compatibility).
• EN 302 066-1 [i.2] and EN 302 066-2 [i.3], to cover the requirements of Article 3.2 (Frequency spectrum
management).
• ETSI does not produce harmonized standards to cover Article 3.1a (Safety requirements), as this is the
responsibility of the standards body CENELEC, but the CENELEC Generic standard EN 60950 [i.6] covering
this subject may be used.
It is important to note that although meeting the requirements of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] facilitates
placing the GPR/WPR equipment on the market, it is still necessary to have authority to use the equipment in each
individual country. Normally permission to use the equipment is via a licence, which is controlled by the country's
government administration responsible for the administration of the frequency spectrum.
ETSI
5 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
1 Scope
The present document sets out the code of practice for the control and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment.
This type of equipment is normally used by competent professional personnel.
Applications of GPR/WPR are shown in the annex A.
The modern world relies on a wide variety of radio systems covering many diverse activities, ranging from systems on
which safety of life depends, through to communications systems used scientifically, and commercially including the
general public, broadcasting and many other applications. These diverse radio systems operate successfully together
because compatibility requirements for each service have been carefully considered in terms of the planning of the radio
frequency spectrum. Radio systems normally operate successfully together, but on occasions because of exceptional
situations interference may occur. In this context GPR/WPR systems are no different to other radio systems.
The undesired radiation emitted from GPR/WPR systems have been carefully evaluated as part of the spectrum
requirements and it has been demonstrated from practical use, that these systems are unlikely to cause interference to
other radio systems.
This code of practice has been produced to ensure that interference from GPR/WPR systems to other radio systems is
minimized, and that GPR/WPR users are made aware of the appropriate procedures set out in the present document.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or non-
specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following
cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the
purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2009
Elektromagnetna združljivost in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) -
Pravila ravnanja glede nadzora, uporabe in delovanja sistemov in opreme radarja
za sondiranje tal (GPR) in radarja za sondiranje zidov (WPR)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) - Code of Practice in
respect of the control, use and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall
Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EG 202 730 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.060.01 Radijske komunikacije na Radiocommunications in
splošno general
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

ETSI Guide
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Code of Practice in respect of the control,
use and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment

2 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)

Reference
DEG/ERM-TGUWB-010
Keywords
radar, UWB
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp
If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp
Copyright Notification
No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.

© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2009.
All rights reserved.
TM TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS , TIPHON , the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered
for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
LTE™ is a Trade Mark of ETSI currently being registered
for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI
3 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 References . 5
2.1 Normative references . 5
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions and abbreviations . 6
3.1 Definitions . 6
3.2 Abbreviations . 6
4 Recommended practice . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Operator practice . 7
4.3 Site log . 7
5 Sensitive Radio Environments . 8
6 Product design guide . 8
Annex A: Examples of applications for GPR/WPR equipment and systems . 9
A.1 General . 9
A.2 Examples of the characteristics of GPR/WPR for frequencies up to 1 GHz . 9
A.3 Operational characteristics . 10
History . 11

ETSI
4 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This ETSI Guide (EG) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM).
Introduction
The main objective of the present document is to set out a code of practice for the use and application of Ground
Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR).
Ground Probing Radar (GPR) a well accepted geophysical method used to explore sub-surfaces. This technique has
been in existence for more than 40 years, and has many beneficial uses in science, engineering, surveying, and
maintenance of structures. Wall Probing Radar (WPR) has a similar history and is primarily used in the analysis of
structures. Examples of the application of GPR/WPR are set out in annex A of the present document.
Unlike radio communication equipment/systems GPR/WPR does not radiate the wanted/necessary signal into the
atmosphere, but into the sub-surface or a sub-structure The only signals which radiate into the atmosphere are those
radiated /leaked from the structure/ housing of the GPR/WPR equipment and for best operating results these undesired
emissions are kept to a minimum.
This equipment is subject to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] and the ETSI harmonized standards set out below
may be used to demonstrate presumption of conformity, to the directive as follows:
• EN 301 489-1 [i.4] and EN 301 489-32 [i.5], to cover the requirements of Article 3.1b (Electromagnetic
compatibility).
• EN 302 066-1 [i.2] and EN 302 066-2 [i.3], to cover the requirements of Article 3.2 (Frequency spectrum
management).
• ETSI does not produce harmonized standards to cover Article 3.1a (Safety requirements), as this is the
responsibility of the standards body CENELEC, but the CENELEC Generic standard EN 60950 [i.6] covering
this subject may be used.
It is important to note that although meeting the requirements of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] facilitates
placing the GPR/WPR equipment on the market, it is still necessary to have authority to use the equipment in each
individual country. Normally permission to use the equipment is via a licence, which is controlled by the country's
government administration responsible for the administration of the frequency spectrum.
ETSI
5 ETSI EG 202 730 V1.1.1 (2009-09)
1 Scope
The present document sets out the code of practice for the control and application of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and
Wall Probing Radar (WPR) systems and equipment.
This type of equipment is normally used by competent professional personnel.
Applications of GPR/WPR are shown in the annex A.
The modern world relies on a wide variety of radio systems covering many diverse activities, ranging from systems on
which safety of life depends, through to communications systems used scientifically, and commercially including the
general public, broadcasting and many other applications. These diverse radio systems operate successfully together
because compatibility requirements for each service have been carefully considered in terms of the planning of the radio
frequency spectrum. Radio systems normally operate successfully together, but on occasions because of exceptional
situations interference may occur. In this context GPR/WPR systems are no different to other radio systems.
The undesired radiation emitted from GPR/WPR systems have been carefully evaluated as part of the spectrum
requirements and it has been demonstrated from practical use, that these systems are unlikely to cause interference to
other radio systems.
This code of practice has been produced to ensure that interference from GPR/WPR systems to other radio systems is
minimized, and that GPR/WPR users are made aware of the appropriate procedures set out in the present document.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or non-
specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisi
...