Demonstration of the Air Force Site Characterization and Analysis Penetrometer System (AFSCAPS) at Plattsburgh AFB in Support of Bioventing and Natural Attenuation Initiatives
Abstract
Applied Research Associates, Inc. and Dakota Technologies, Inc. are under contract to develop an improved laser induced fluorescence cone penetrometer tool for the Air Force Site Characterization Analysis Penetrometer System (AFSCAPS). As part of this contract, demonstrations of the AFSCAPS are being conducted at three CONUS Air Force bases, with the first demonstration conducted at Plattsburgh AFB, New York. A ten-day demonstration of the LIF-CPT tool, Resistivity-CPT with soil gas monitoring, CFT water and soil sampling, and CPT monitoring well installation was conducted to exhibit the utility of the AFSCAPS. During this demonstration, the leading edge of a liquid phase petroleum product plume was effectively mapped and characterized. The plume was mapped using fifteen CPT tests conducted over a two-and-a-half-day period. Once the leading edge of the plume was identified, the plume characteristic both just inside and immediately in from of the plume was characterized by water arid soil sampling. These samples were provided to the EPA, who analyzed the samples to determine parameters required for remediation modeling using the Bioplume II code. This code evaluates the effectiveness of using natural attenuation methods to remediate a site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA385231
Entities
People
- Greg D. Gillispie
- James D. Shinn Ii
- Martin L. Gildea
- Randy St. Germain
- Wesley L. Bratton
Organizations
- Applied Research Associates (United States)