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Geophysical Monitoring of Ground Water Contamination Around Waste Disposal Sites
Author(s) -
Greenhouse John P.,
MonierWilliams Mark
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
groundwater monitoring and remediation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1745-6592
pISSN - 1069-3629
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6592.1985.tb00940.x
Subject(s) - hydrogeology , contamination , environmental science , reliability (semiconductor) , process (computing) , groundwater , geology , geophysics , computer science , geotechnical engineering , ecology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , biology , operating system
The potential and the problems for geophysical monitoring programs at waste disposal sites are discussed. No data are presented, but the expectations, design criteria and implementation of a geophysical monitor are examined for a hypothetical landfill. We conclude that any geophysical monitor must be designed to allow for future changes in the physical setting, geophysical technology and the personnel who will record, process and interpret the data. This suggests that permanent installations be kept to a minimum, and that a high priority be given to simplicity and reliability. It is also important that the detection limits of the monitor be clearly established, that the noise levels in readings unrelated to changes in contamination levels are well defined and that the monitor is integrated into an overall hydrogeological monitoring program.