A new detection method for abnormal object in granary using Ground Penetrating Radar and FDTD simulation
Author Names:
Suping Yu, Weiwei Mao, Nianfeng Shi
Author Affiliation:
College of Computer and Information Engineering, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, No. 90 Wangcheng Avenue, Luolong District, Luoyang City 471023, Henan Province, China
Author Email:
Mw116@lit.edu.cn
Publication Date:
February 26, 2026
Page numbers:
551-563
DOI Number:
https://doi.org/10.1177/14727978251363031
Abstract:
Grain storage security is a crucial component of food security, and adopting advanced technical methods is essential for effective supervision. In recent years, radar technology has become a prominent focus in grain storage monitoring. This study utilizes microwave transmission technology to measure the complex dielectric constant of grain and establishes a calculation model linking grain density and dielectric constant, offering a feasible approach for detecting the average density of grain piles. To address the “underdetermination” issue in identifying anomalies using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) echoes, a finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation model of the granary detection environment is developed. By integrating simulation results with actual 2D radar echo images, high-precision positioning of anomalies within the granary is achieved. Electromagnetic detection experiments further validate the feasibility and practicality of cross-hole radar technology for identifying and imaging foreign objects in grain bins, resulting in a practical mathematical model. The model achieves a positioning accuracy of 0.3 m, meeting engineering application requirements. This research offers a scientific and reliable method for non-destructive detection of foreign matter in grain bins, providing new insights and practical solutions for improving grain storage monitoring.
Keywords:
ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic wave, grain density, detection distance
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