Capabilities and limitations of a cone penetrometer deployed fiber optic laser induced fluorescence (LIF) petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) sensor
Data from a new field screening technique using a fiber optic laser induced fluorescence (LIF) petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) chemical sensor deployed from a truck mounted cone penetrometer is presented. The system provides real-time, in situ measurement of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination and soil type to a maximum depth of 150 feet with a vertical spacing of two inches. Each depth measurement records the fluorescent spectrum from 350 to 720 nm. Spectral signatures can be used to track a single or multiple contaminants across a site. Real-time measurement permits on site interpretation and plume chasing. Field data from SCAPS (Navy) field operations is presented to show how the system can be used for rapid three-dimensional delineation of a POL contaminant plume.
- OSTI ID:
- 276294
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9411144--; ISBN 0-8194-1713-0
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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