Model 5103 Antenna

The Model 5103 antenna has greatly improved resolution performance over previous GSSI mid-frequency antennas, such as the Model 3105 (300 MHz). The Model 5103 can be used in continuous, survey wheel or static stacking modes.

System Setup - Standard Settings

Preset Settings: Range/Depth is approximately 2.5m (8 ft) assuming a dielectric constant of 9.

  • Setup Mode: Manual
  • System Run Mode: Survey Wheel (recommended) or ContinuousRange: 50 ns
  • Number of Gain Points: 5
  • Vertical Low Pass Filter: 800 MHz
  • Vertical High Pass Filter: 100 MHzSamples per Scan: 512
  • Bits per Sample: 16Scans per
  • Second: Set to 64 (recommended).

Deep Profiling

  • Setup Mode: Manual
  • System Run Mode: Survey Wheel (recommended) or Continuous
  • Range: 100 nsNumber of Gain Points: 5
  • Vertical Low Pass Filter: 800 MHz
  • Vertical High Pass Filter: 100 MHz
  • Samples per Scan: 1024Bits per
  • Sample: 16Scans per
  • Second: Set to 64 (recommended).

Features:

  • Center frequency: 400 MHz
  • Pulse duration: 2.5 ns
  • Depth of penetration: 0-16 ft depending on dielectric permittivity
  • Size of sensor: 12×12×6.5 inches (30×30×17cm)
  • Weight of sensor: 14 lbs (6.4 kg)