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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807296103321

Autore

Conklin Alfred Russel <1941-, >

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Marcel Dekker, , 2004

ISBN

1-351-99055-1

1-315-27410-8

1-4822-7665-8

1-280-22520-3

9786610225200

0-203-02159-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (347 p.)

Collana

Books in soils, plants, and the environment

Altri autori (Persone)

MeinholtzRolf

Disciplina

577.072/3

Soggetti

Environmental sampling

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; 1 Introduction to Field Sampling; 2 Characteristics of the Environment; 3 Presampling; 4 Safety; 5 Sampling; 6 Statistics; 7 Modeling; 8 Sample Transport and Storage; 9 What Is Present; 10 An Overview of Basic Principles of Analytical Methods; 11 Traps, Mistakes, and Errors; Appendix A; Appendix B; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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. The book covers presampling planning and decision-making, specific sampling situations, and correct sample labeling, and presents the framework and background for the sampling of any contaminated site. Presenting a wide variety of models, quality control procedures, and valuable troubleshooting metho