Geophysical Prove-Outs for Munitions Response Projects

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INL Research Center (IRC), Idaho National Laboratory

2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . iii

1. INTRODUCTION .1

1.1 State Regulator Role in GPOs 1

1.2 Geophysics in Munitions Response 2

1.3 Definitions 3

1.4 Document Organization and How to Use this Document 6

2. INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS.7

2.1 Geophysics and Geophysical Equipment . 7

2.2 Geophysical Survey Process. 9

2.3 Geophysical Survey Tools and Equipment 13

2.4 Geophysical Survey Results and Outcome. 23

3. GPO GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.23

4. GPO TECHNICAL PROCESS INTRODUCTION 25

4.1 GPO Design 26

4.2 GPO Construction 32

4.3 GPO Implementation 34

4.4 GPO Reporting . 36

5. DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE METRICS.38

5.1 Data Quality Objectives . 38

5.2 Performance Metrics 39

5.3 Quality Control Tests . 44

6. ISSUES, CONCERNS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.45

6.1 Design Phase Considerations . 45

6.2 Construction Phase Considerations 51

6.3 Implementation and Reporting . 53

6.4 Reporting and Review Considerations . 55

7. REFERENCES 56

7.1 Documents 56

7.2 Internet Sites. 57

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A. Acronyms and Abbreviations

APPENDIX B. Dig Sheets

APPENDIX C. Geophysical Maps

APPENDIX D. UXO Team Contacts, ITRC Fact Sheet and Product List