Synopses & Reviews
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 methods, Field Sampling contains an abundance of topics never before covered in any other source.
Book News Annotation:
Conklin (agriculture and chemistry, Wilmington College) outlines
procedures for taking air, water, soil, biological, and other samples
that will yield a representative and accurate measurement of the
conditions and concentrations of components present in a field. The
practical textbook explains the importance of developing a field
sampling plan and keeping a project notebook, describes
geostatistical and GPS tools, suggests protocols for transporting and
storing the samples, and overviews the basic principles of analytical
methods.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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