Time Domain Reflectometry
Metallic Time Domain Reflectometry (MTDR) is a simple and economical way of detecting and interpreting rock and soil mass response to underground and surface mining using coaxial cables grouted in boreholes.
Metallic Time Domain Reflectometry is a simple and economical way of detecting and interpreting rock and soil mass response to underground and surface mining using coaxial cables grouted in boreholes. MTDR can be used effectively to locate rock and soil mass movements.
MTDR involves the installation of a coaxial cable in a borehole filled with grout that matches existing soil or rock conditions. A TDR cable test unit is employed to generate a voltage pulse along the cable and receive reflections. Reflections are generated by cable deformations, abrasions and severing. Crimps at known locations along the cable are used to provide depth datum.
As movement occurs, the reflections along the cable change as the cable deforms. By connecting the cable tester to a PC through an RS232 cable, MTDR reflections can be interpreted by software, thereby inferring location, type and rate of earth movement. MTDR systems can be combined with data loggers and multiplexers to allow remote readings of multiple cables.
Time Domain Reflectometry is commonly used for:
View illustrations on how Time Domain Reflectometry is used for:
|TDR Coaxial Cable with Connector Kit
|FLEXDAQ Data Logger (with TDR200)
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|Portable Time Domain Reflectometer
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