Field sampling : principles and practices in environmental analysis /

作者：  by Alfred R.Conklin and Rolf Meinholtz

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简介：Written by a renowned professional with more than 30 years of experience in environmental sampling and analysis, this reference describes in unparalleled 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 situations, and correct sample labeling, shipping, storage, and examination. Presents the framework and background for the sampling of any contaminated site - evaluating various soil types and varying physical and chemical characteristics for a representative, accurate measurement of the conditions and concentrations of components in a field. Presenting a wide variety of models, quality control procedures, and valuable troubleshooting methods, Field Sampling contains an abundance of topics never before covered in any other source, on the topic including the consideration of a site's history, mass balance calculations, expected error, landscapes, soil profiles and surveys, sampling vs. soil type, horizons, drying, and density; develops sampling plans with reference to analytical procedures to be utilized at various stages within the plan; identifies common traps and errors that occur during sampling processes; details safety considerations in environments that require special precautions; lists useful websites at the end of each chapter; and presents sampling statistics to solidify the sampling plans presented in the text. - Back cover.