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Geospatial Analysis for Optimization at Environmental Sites

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Fact Sheets Overview
Fact Sheet 1: Do You Need Geospatial Analysis?
Fact Sheet 2: Are Conditions Suitable for Geospatial Analysis?
Fact Sheet 3: How is Geospatial Analysis Applied?
Fact Sheet 4: What Software is Available to Help?
PM's Tool Box
PM's Tool Box Overview
Review Checklist
Choosing Methods
Common Misapplications
Optimization Questions
Geospatial Analysis Support for Optimization Questions in the Project Life Cycle
Data Requirements
General Considerations
Methods for Optimization
Geospatial Methods for Optimization Questions in the Project Life Cycle Stages
Release Detection
Site Characterization
Remediation
Monitoring
Closure
Documenting Results
Fundamental Concepts
Fundamental Concepts for Geospatial Analysis
Basic Data Concepts for Geospatial Analysis
Interpolation Methods and Model Prediction
Uncertainty in Geospatial Analyses
Characteristics of Interpolation Methods
Work Flow
Work Flow for Conducting Geospatial Analysis
Geospatial Analysis Work Flow Overview
Perform Exploratory Data Analysis
Select Geospatial Method
Build Geospatial Model
Evaluate Geospatial Method Accuracy
Generate Geospatial Analysis Results
Using Results
Using Analysis Results for Optimization
Plume Intensity and Extent
Trend Maps
Estimating Quantities
Hot Spot Detection
Sample Spacing
Estimating Concentrations Based on Proxy Data
Background Estimation
Quantifying Uncertainty
Remedial Action Optimization
Monitoring Program Optimization
Examples
Examples Overview
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Methods
Methods Overview
Simple Geospatial Methods
More Complex Geospatial Methods
Advanced Methods
Index of Methods
Software
Software Overview
Software Comparison Tables
Software Descriptions
Workshops and Short Courses
Case Studies
Case Studies Overview
Superfund Site Monitoring Optimization (MAROS)
PAH Contamination in Sediments—Uncertainty Analysis (Isatis)
Optimization of Long-Term Monitoring at Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant (GTS; Summit Envirosolutions)
Optimization of Lead-Contaminated Soil Remediation at a Former Lead Smelter (EVS/MVS)
Extent of Radiological Contamination in Soil at Four Sites near the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, Japan (ArcGIS)
Optimization of Groundwater Monitoring at a Research Facility in New Jersey (GWSDAT)
Optimization of Sediment Sampling at a Tidally Influenced Site (ArcGIS)
Stringfellow Superfund Site Monitoring Optimization (MAROS)
Lead Contamination in Soil (ArcGIS)
Stakeholder Perspectives
Additional Information
Project Life Cycle Stages
History of Remedial Process Optimization
Additional Resources
Acronyms
Glossary
Index of Methods
Acknowledgments
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Geospatial Analysis for Optimization at Environmental Sites
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Project Manager’s Tool Box

The following four fact sheets provide an introduction to geospatial analysis for project optimization:

  • Fact Sheet 1: Do You Need Geospatial Analysis?
  • Fact Sheet 2: Are Conditions Suitable for Geospatial Analysis?
  • Fact Sheet 3: How Is Geospatial Analysis Applied?
  • Fact Sheet 4: What Software Is Available to Help?

The links below include useful tools for geospatial analysis:

  • Glossary: helps you become familiar with the terminology used in geospatial analysis.
  • Common Misapplications of Geospatial Analysis: provides information on potential pitfalls if the geospatial analysis is not done correctly and summarizes appropriate alternatives for better application.
  • Review Checklist: provides information linked to the sections of this document to conduct or review a geospatial analysis.
  • Minimum requirements of data sets for geospatial analysis (Table 1) and approach to determine minimum data set requirements for geospatial analysis (Figure 1): provide general guidelines on the types of data and information needed to perform various geospatial analyses.
  • Organizing geospatial interpolation methods (Table 3): provides a general understanding of the geospatial methods discussed in this document.
  • Work Flow: provides guidance about the basic steps to complete a geospatial analysis.
  • Choosing Methods: provides support for selecting the proper geospatial methods for the analysis.
  • Index of Methods: includes a list of specific methods at the end of the Methods section.
  • Case Studies: illustrate how geospatial analyses have been used at sites to support optimization.
  • Software Comparison Tables: provide information about various software packages to help select the software to perform the geospatial analysis.

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