Sensors & Software Inc.

Sensors & Software Inc.

Sensors & Software Inc. is the home of GPR advancement. We
design, develop, manufacture, sell and rent ground penetrating
radar instrumentation and software. Core company values are
technical excellence, continuous innovation and responsive
customer service.
Sensors & Software Inc. was formed in 1988 with the mandate to
commercialize the pulseEKKO GPR technology. The pulseEKKO
technology was focused on geological applications and
addressed goals developed by the Geological Survey of Canada
during the 1970s.
The innovative pulseEKKO GPR systems represented a major shift
from conventional GPR at the time and opened up opportunities
for GPR in a wide variety of areas not previously practical.
Starting with three people, Sensors & Software Inc. grew
steadily with the success of the pulseEKKO IV, enabling
continual investment in new product development. Innovation and
high quality product have always been part of our culture.
As the name indicates, software is a major part of Sensors &
Software Inc.s activities. Our robust, simple-to-use software
allows users to extract the maximum benefit from their GPR
information with the least time and effort. Current software
products include Win-EKKO, EKKO_Mapper and EKKO_3D designed
specifically for processing and display of GPR data as well as
map and 3D image presentations.
Sensors & Software Inc.s professional staff are recognized
leaders in creating and supporting new applications for GPR.
Our dedicated and experienced staff provides customers with
unique, common sense support based on extensive practical
experience.
Since the beginning, Sensors & Software Inc. has grown and
expanded its scope. Sensors & Software Inc. GPR products are
found in over 60 countries around the world along with informed
sales representatives. With over 40 professional staff to
service our customer needs we can readily address the broad
spectrum of GPR technology questions, needs and training.
Our commitment to our customers success propels our continuing
series of educational courses and associated training material.
Our quarterly newsletters, EKKO_Update and Noggin Notes, focus
on technology applications.

Company Details

Year Established: 1988

Total Sales ($CDN): $1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Number of Employees: 44

Company Information

Marilyn Mathoney
Title: Manager
Telephone: (905) 624-8909
Fax: (905) 624-9365
Email: Click Here

Peter Annan
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (905) 624-8909
Fax: (905) 624-9365
Email: Click Here

Products

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems

Pulseekko 100
The pulseEKKO 100 GPR system is designed for deep sounding geological surveys. With a range of antenna frequencies (12.5, 25, 50, 100 and 200 MHz), this system finds extensive use in numerous deep mapping applications. The pulseEKKO 100 also offers borehole antenna configurations to map areas inaccessible to surface GPR. Engineers, geologists and environmental consultants typically use the system for mapping depth to bedrock, mining development, groundwater studies, water table mapping, glaciology and tomography imaging. The high-fidelity pulseEKKO 100 system features bi-static operation, fully digital timing control, digital data acquisition and fibre optic cabling throughout. This modular, lightweight and portable system will delineate both metallic and non-metallic objects.

Pulseekko 1000
The pulseEKKO 1000 GPR system is designed for high-resolution subsurface mapping surveys. With a range of shielded antenna frequencies (110, 225, 450, 900 and 1200 MHz), this system is optimized for use in urban settings and near man-made structures. Engineers, consultants and contractors typically use the system for utility detection, rebar and conduit location, road and pavement analysis, concrete evalution, structural assessment, forensics and archaeology. The high-fidelity pulseEKKO 1000 system incorporates fully digital timing control and digital data acquistion throughout. The system will delineate both metallic and non-metallic objects and is modular, lightweight and portable.

Noggin
Combining the latest GPR technology, the Noggin subsurface profiling systems can non-destructively map subsurface metallic and non-metallic objects, define variations in soils, rocks and subsurface disturbances. Available in three models (250, 500 and 1000), these lightweight, compact units offer affordability and ease-of-use. Each model is available in both the standard and enhanced Noggin Plus format. The Noggin Plus provides full digital output to facilitate applications where post-survey processing is beneficial. All Noggins operate with the popular Noggin peripherals such as the SmartCart and the DVL.

Smartcart
The SmartCart provides the perfect platform for rapid surveying with any member of the Noggin family. The collapsible cart constructed of tough fiberglass components, features quick- release removable wheels and a fold down handle, all designed for easy shipping and storage. The integrated data video logger (DVL), battery and wheel odometer make controlled surveys easy. The DVL's intelligent Smart Systems firmware makes operation simple and straightforward. Set up time from arrival on site to the start of data collection is a matter of minutes. All day survey operation is achieved using only one rechargeable gel cell battery. Downloading data to a PC or making hard copy records directly to a printer are standard features of the integrated system software.

Smarthandle
The SmartHandle affords access where the SmartCart may be too large for convenient operation of the Noggin 500 or Noggin 1000 units. Based on Sensors & Software Inc.'s ergonomic designs, the integrated odometer, intelligent control button, beeper and light indicators facilitate remote operation. The SmartHandle system also includes the same DVL data acquisition and power management features as the SmartCart.

Conquest
Conquest is a subsurface imaging system designed for the non- destructive examination of concrete. Conquest can locate rebar, conduit and post-tension cables embedded in a suspended slab or slab-on-grade concrete. Unlike traditional X-rays, the instrument is safe and easy-to-use. Conquest images the work area, enabling users to avoid cutting or drilling through embedded cables or conduits. Conquest is configured with the SmartHandle for remote data acquistion. Operators are guided through the acquistion by the menu on the rugged digital video logger (DVL). The DVL's back lit screen makes it possible for the data to be viewed in all light conditions. Once scanning is completed, Conquest produces plan- map views at various depths in the slab under investigation, allowing decisions to be made on the spot.

Iceprofiling
The Sensors & Software Noggin Ice Profing system is designed to measure the thickness of ice on the temporary winter ice roads and bridges used in the frozen regions of Canada, Alaska, Europe and Russia. The GPR unit is towed across the ice surface behind a truck or snowmobile and the ice thickness data are displayed in real-time as a cross-sectional image on the DVL (digital video logger). Rapid data acquisition enables the unit to be towed at speeds up to 100km per hour. Low power requirements makes it possible for a 12V battery to power the system. With an Enhanced Ice Profiling system, users can combine GPR data with Global Positioning System (GPS)readings for precise correlation of ice depth and geographic location. Data can then be exported to produce plan-view maps of the ice thickness.

Snowscan
SnowScan is the unique solution developed by Sensors & Software Inc. for the ski industry to measure, inventory and manage their snow. SnowScan can measure snow thickness in real-time, allowing the operator to optimize snow distribution, reduce damage to grooming machines and ultimately extend the ski season by days or even weeks. The SnowScan groomer sensor is mounted under the grooming machine and is connected via cable to a digital video logger (DVL) inside the groomer's cab. The hand-held SnowScan system allows operators to map snow thickness while skiing. The hand- held SnowScan system consists of a DVL mounted on a handle attached to the GPR sensor. Ski area managers can quickly evaluate results of the previous night's snow making operations.

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