X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Field Analysis of Marine Sediments

Abstract

The accuracy, precision, and performance of a field-portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer was evaluated for marine samples. The XRF spectrometer can perform well on board survey vessels and provide a precise, near-real-time determination of metals at levels indicative of pollution in marine sediments obtained by sediment grabs. The resulting capability for on- site decision-making can provide guidance for mapping strategies and detailed sampling.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA278964

Entities

People

  • C. A. Dooley
  • M. O. Stallard

Organizations

  • Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Application Software
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • San Diego Bay
  • Spectrometers
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Warfare
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Oceanography.