Field sampling : principles and practices in environmental analysis / Alfred R. Conklin, Jr ; with Rolf Meinholtz.

Author
Conklin, Alfred R., Jr. (Alfred Russel), 1941- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Marcel Dekker, ©2004.
Description
xiv, 355 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

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      Series
      Books in soils, plants, and the environment [More in this series]
      Summary note
      "Written by a renowned professional with more than 30 years experience in environmental sampling and analysis, this reference describes in detail all the essential elements for the development and execution of a successful sampling plan at both contaminated and uncontaminated sites - leading the reader through presampling planning and decision-making, specific sampling situation, and correct sample labeling, shipping, storage, and examination."--Jacket.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
      Contents
      • Assessing the Sampling Needs
      • Soil
      • Water and Air
      • Presampling
      • Safety
      • Sampling
      • Statistics
      • Modeling
      • Sample Handling
      • What Is Present?
      • Analytical Methods
      • Traps
      • Essential Units
      • Other Ways of Sampling and Representing the Environment
      • Global Positioning System (GPS)
      • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
      • Characteristics of the Environment
      • Parts of the Environment
      • Soil Formation
      • Soil Types
      • Soil Texture, Structure, and Bulk Density
      • Water Movement Over and Through Soil
      • Field Office
      • Field Office Laboratory
      • The Project Notebook
      • Preliminary Field Survey
      • Field History
      • Sampling Tools
      • Other Soil Sampling Considerations
      • Sample Containers
      • Transportation and Storage
      • Chain of Custody
      • Analytical Laboratory and Procedures
      • Other Tools to Consider
      • Permitting
      • Areas of Safety Concern
      • Safety Resources
      • Basic Safety
      • Signage
      • Personnel Exposure
      • Personnel Protection
      • Monitoring
      • Safety at Different Field Types
      • Contamination Types and Concentrations
      • Off-Field Protection
      • The Chemical Hygiene Plan
      • Environmental Protection
      • MSDS Sheets
      • Merck Index
      • General Sampling Considerations
      • Global Positioning System
      • Ground-Penetrating Radar
      • Remote Sensing
      • Geographical Information Systems
      • Samplers
      • Sample Amount
      • Sample Container
      • Duplicate, Split, and Composite Samples
      • Sampling Strategies
      • Topography.
      ISBN
      • 0824754719
      • 9780824754716
      LCCN
      2006295067
      OCLC
      55897132
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