Open AccessHanford prototype-barrier status report FY 1996
Author(s) -
Glendon W. Gee,
Anderson L. Ward,
B.G. Gilmore,
Steven O. Link,
Greg Dennis,
Teresa O'neil
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/444009
Subject(s) - environmental science , intrusion , barrier island , hydrology (agriculture) , groundwater , water balance , geotechnical engineering , geology , oceanography , geochemistry , shore
A prototype surface barrier is being evaluated as part of a treatability study at the 200-BP-1 Operable Unit in the 200 East Area of the Hanford Site. Tests include the application of irrigation water to the northern half of the barrier and subsequent measurement of water balance, wind and water erosion, subsidence, plant establishment,a nd plant and animal intrusion. The tests are designed to evaluate both irrigated and nonirrigated sideslope and vegetated surfaces over a period of 3 years. This report documents findings from the second year of testing