Geophysical investigation at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Final report,

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7240721

Sharp, M K

Results of a geophysical investigation at the incinerator site of Philadelphia Naval Shipyard are presented. Following the end of World War II, 50 to 60 pallets of gas cylinders were reportedly buried to the west of the old incinerator at Girard Point. The contents of the cylinders are unknown. Extensive filling operations occurred at Girard Point from 1940 to 1970, resulting in shallow groundwater surface in the area, 2 to 10 ft deep, which would indicate that the cylinders are probably in direct contact with the water surface. The geophysical investigation presented in this report was designed to help alleviate uncertainties produced from previous studies in the area. The geophysical program included electromagnetic induction and magnetic survey methods. The results of the various surveys were integrated, and numerous anomalous areas were interpreted. Anomalies warranting further investigation were presented along with a priority ranking.

• Research Organization: Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS (United States). Geotechnical Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7240721
• Report Number(s): AD-A-250594/9/XAB; WES/MP/GL-92-8
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Original contains color plates: All DTIC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXCAVATION
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
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