Localization of buried objects

The problem of localizing both conductive and dielectric cylinders of arbitrary known radius is dealt with in a two dimensional geometry. A reflection mode multi-frequency multi-monostatic configuration is considered. A linear inversion algorithm for objects embedded into a homogeneous medium is presented, where mutual interaction between the objects is neglected and the problem is formulated in near zone. Here, we examine, by simulated data, the application of the algorithm to subsurface prospection, involving half space geometry, lossy background medium and the presence of multiple scatterers.