Short-term scientific missions on forward and inverse electromagnetic-scattering techniques for ground penetrating radar

This work aims at offering an overview on the scientific results stemming from a selection of three Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) carried out in 2016 and funded by the COST Action TU1208 'Civil Engineering Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar.' The research activities focused on the development and use of electromagnetic modelling and inversion techniques for Ground Penetrating Radar applications. In a STSM, a scientist has the possibility to visit a colleague abroad, in order to undertake joint research and share experience, techniques, equipment and infrastructures that may not be available in the home institution. This is a powerful networking tool that allows developing linkages and scientific collaborations between institutions involved in a COST Action.