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The application of magnetic gradiometry and electromagnetic induction at a former radioactive waste disposal site.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20124318     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A former radioactive waste disposal site is surveyed with two non-intrusive geophysical techniques, including magnetic gradiometry and electromagnetic induction. Data were gathered over the site by towing the geophysical equipment mounted to a non-electrically conductive and non-magnetic fibre-glass cart. Magnetic gradiometry, which detects the location of ferromagnetic material, including iron and steel, was used to map the existence of a previously unknown buried pipeline formerly used in the delivery of liquid waste to a number of surface disposal trenches and concrete vaults. The existence of a possible pipeline is reinforced by historical engineering drawing and photographs. The electromagnetic induction (EMI) technique was used to map areas of high and low electrical conductivity, which coincide with the magnetic gradiometry data. The EMI also provided information on areas of high electrical conductivity unrelated to a pipeline network. Both data sets demonstrate the usefulness of surface geophysical surveillance techniques to minimize the risk of exposure in the event of future remediation efforts.
Authors:
Dale Franklin Rucker
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.     Date:  2010-02-02
Journal Detail:
Title:  Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1399-3070     ISO Abbreviation:  Waste Manag Res     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-13     Completed Date:  2010-05-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9881064     Medline TA:  Waste Manag Res     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  364-72     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Arcadis US, Inc., Tucson, AZ 85716, USA. druck8240@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Electromagnetic Fields
Environmental Monitoring / methods*
Radioactive Waste*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Radioactive Waste

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