Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental AnalysisWritten 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 methods, Field Sampling contains an abundance of topics never before covered in any other source. |
Contents
1 Introduction to Field Sampling | 1 |
2 Characteristics of the Environment | 23 |
3 Presampling | 51 |
4 Safety | 82 |
5 Sampling | 107 |
6 Statistics | 143 |
7 Modeling | 172 |
8 Sample Transport and Storage | 200 |
9 What Is Present | 219 |
10 An Overview of Basic Principles of Analytical Methods | 246 |
11 Traps Mistakes and Errors | 277 |
Appendix A | 292 |
Appendix B | 295 |
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Other editions - View all
Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis Alfred R. Conklin, Jr. Limited preview - 2004 |
Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis Alfred R. Conklin, Jr. Limited preview - 2017 |
Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis Alfred R. Conklin, Jr. No preview available - 2004 |
Common terms and phrases
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