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Case Study: Historic Cemetery in North Carolina

June 21, 2021 by GeoModel, Inc.

Example of 6 Unmarked Graves Located by GeoMdoel Inc.

In May 2021, GeoModel, Inc. conducted a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey to locate unmarked graves in an historic church cemetery near Black Mountain, North Carolina.  Over one acre was scanned for unmarked graves.  Many residents remember family members being buried in the cemetery in family plots, but the exact locations were not known.  GeoModel’s nationally known expert grave locator, Matthew Turner, PG, traversed the cemetery using GPR and located the unmarked graves.  An excellent … [Read more...]

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GeoModel, Inc. Electromagnetic Conductivity Survey (EM Survey) at a Colorado Landfill

November 14, 2019 by GeoModel, Inc.

GeoModel, Inc. conducted an Electromagnetic Conductivity survey (EM survey) at a landfill site in Colorado.  The client needed to locate the boundaries of the landfill cells.  The EM survey successfully delineated numerous landfill cells, which are high in conductivity (increasing in value from yellow, orange, red, to pink colors). Background (neutral) EM survey readings are represented by green and light blue colors.  Dark blue colors can represent very low background EM survey readings … [Read more...]

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Urenco USA Facility, Eunice, New Mexico

April 22, 2016 by GeoModel, Inc.

GeoModel, Inc. completed a nearly three-year utility location contract at the Urenco USA Uranium Enrichment Facility near Eunice, New Mexico. The GeoModel, Inc. contract was for marking utilities in the field and creating 400 as-built utility maps in AutoCAD format for the one square mile facility. These maps were used by the numerous on-site construction companies and facilities management for locating utilities prior to excavation activities. GeoModel, Inc. used ground penetrating radar … [Read more...]

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Case Study: GPR for Archaeological Study Prior to Hospital Expansion

October 2, 2015 by Derek Rippe

When North Springs Behavioral Hospital in Leesburg, VA wanted to expand its facilities, they needed a special exception permit from the Loudoun County Planning Department. The core of the hospital is an old country manor built around 1845 by George Washington Ball, and the surrounding 5 acre parcel of land includes the Ball Family Burial Ground and other possible areas of historical significance. Historical information, old maps and a historical marker placed on the property about 100 years ago … [Read more...]

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Ground Penetrating Radar Survey Locates Source of Surface Water Ponding in Rail Yard

April 28, 2015 by GeoModel, Inc.

A rail services yard in Texas was losing thousands of gallons of water. Water ponding on the surface of the ground indicated serious leaks in the buried metal water pipes below, but officials at the site had no idea where all of the leaks were located. To find out, the rail services yard needed an in-depth survey -- and looked for a survey company that could work around issues such as the Texas clay soil and railroad tracks that could interfere with traditional metal detection readings. They … [Read more...]

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Case Study: Preserving African-American Heritage with Ground Penetrating Radar

March 23, 2015 by GeoModel, Inc.

The staff and directors of Avoca Museum knew that there were former African-American slaves and at least one native American buried on the museum grounds, but they were lacking critical information. Discovered in 2005, the cemetery presented three major challenges, says Avoca Museum Director Michael Hudson. “Many local families strongly believe they have ancestors buried here. Unfortunately, because the records of these burials are either non-existent or have been lost, we were not sure … [Read more...]

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Dallas-Fort Worth Airport , Dallas Texas

December 11, 2014 by GeoModel, Inc.

Recently, GeoModel, Inc. conducted an underground utility survey at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in Texas. The survey area was west of the westernmost runway and between and at the end of two runways, and was 6470 feet long and included five (5) Navaid Shelter areas. GeoModel, Inc. used ground penetrating radar (GPR), metal detection, and multi-frequency locators to detect underground utilities. The locations of the buried utilities were marked on the ground with paint and surveyor’s … [Read more...]

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Cemeteries in Cleveland, Texas

December 9, 2014 by GeoModel, Inc.

In late October and early November, 2014, GeoModel, Inc. conducted a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey to locate gravesites in two (2) cemeteries in Cleveland, Texas. Only a few older sections of one of the cemeteries were surveyed; whereas, the entire area of the other, 4-acre cemetery was surveyed with GPR. In the 4-acre cemetery, there were many missing headstones. GeoModel, Inc. found large areas where numerous gravesites had no headstones or any markings indicating that gravesites … [Read more...]

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Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Alaska

September 29, 2014 by GeoModel, Inc.

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey GeoModel, Inc. obtained ground penetrating radar images across several areas of the buried portion of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. During the past several years, GeoModel, Inc. has conducted ground penetrating radar and other geophysical surveys at several Alyeska Pipeline Pump Stations. Additional Images Click on an image for a larger view. … [Read more...]

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Example of 6 Unmarked Graves Located by GeoMdoel Inc.

Case Study: Historic Cemetery in North Carolina

In May 2021, GeoModel, Inc. conducted a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey to locate unmarked graves in an historic church cemetery near Black Mountain, North Carolina.  Over one acre was scanned … [read more]

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Historic Cemetery Survey in South Lake Tahoe, California

In 2020, GeoModel, Inc. conducted a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey at the Historic Pioneer Cemetery located in South Lake Tahoe, California. GeoModel, Inc. located and confirmed 105 burials in … [read more]

Stanton Family Cemetery Survey Conducted by GeoModel, Inc.

Earlier this year in 2020, GeoModel, Inc. conducted a grave locating survey at the Stanton Family Cemetery in Buckingham County, Virginia.  The cemetery is approximately 65 feet by 68 feet and … [read more]

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  • Landfill Detection, Burial Trench Delineation, and Contaminant Plume Mapping
  • Concrete and Rebar Inspection
  • Archaeological and Environmental Studies
  • Brine Pits, Reserve Pits, Leaking Brine Pipes

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