Environmental Contamination and Remediation Practices at Former and Present Military Bases

Environmental Contamination and Remediation Practices at Former and Present Military Bases outlines the different strategies that are useful in the investigation and subsequent remediation of military bases, Particular attention is paid to the pollution of groundwater. The book contains an excellent...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fonnum, F., Paukstys, B. (Author), Zeeb, Barbara A. (Author), Reimer, K.J. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
Series:NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2, Environmental Security
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Environmental Contamination and Remediation Practices at Former and Present Military Bases outlines the different strategies that are useful in the investigation and subsequent remediation of military bases, Particular attention is paid to the pollution of groundwater. The book contains an excellent review of useful remediation techniques and several examples of their application to polluted military bases. Several mathematical models are demonstrated, showing their predictive value for real examples. A detailed list is given of chemical pollutants that can be found on a military base. Strategies are described for the investigation and determination of the future of a polluted military site. Examples are given, obtained from practical experience of dealing with old, contaminated sites
Physical Description:XVI, 364 p online resource
ISBN:9789401153041