Optimal Ground-Water Detection Monitoring System Design under Uncertainty
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 125, Issue 6
Abstract
Ground-water detection monitoring decisions are complicated due to uncertainties in contaminant source characteristics and inherent variability of hydrogeologic conditions. The desire to meet multiple monitoring objectives presents an additional challenge. A novel approach using probability tools is presented to optimally determine the number and location of monitoring wells that compose a system for detection monitoring purposes.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 125 • Issue 6 • June 1999
Pages: 510 - 517
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Received: Nov 25, 1997
Published online: Jun 1, 1999
Published in print: Jun 1999
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