Land reclamation: Advances in research technology

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6143646

Younos, T; Diplas, P; Mostaghimi, S ^[1]

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1. eds.

Land reclamation encompasses remediation of industrial wasteland, improvement of infertile land for agricultural production, preservation of wetlands, and restoration of disturbed areas. Land reclamation is an integral part of sustainable development which aims to reconcile economic productivity with environmental preservation. During the 1980s, significant progress was achieved in the application of advanced technologies to sustainable development projects. The goal of this international symposium was to serve as a forum to review current research and state-of-the-art technology dealing with various aspects of land reclamation, and provide an opportunity for professional interaction and exchange of information in a multi-disciplinary setting. The scope of the symposium was as broad as the topic itself. The keynote address by Professor John Cairns focused on a systems approach in land restoration projects and challenges facing scientists in global biotic impoverishment. Other topics discussed in ten mechanical sessions included development and applications of computer models, geographic information systems, remote sensing technology, salinity problems, surface and ground water monitoring, reclamation of mine areas, soil amendment methods and impacts, wetland restoration techniques, and land use planning for resource protection.

• OSTI ID: 6143646
• Report Number(s): CONF-921269-; ISBN: 0-929355-37-7
• Resource Relation: Conference: International symposium on land reclamation: advances in research and technology, Nashville, TN (United States), 14-15 Dec 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ABANDONED SITES
LAND RECLAMATION
EROSION
MONITORING
CONSTRUCTION
EXPLORATION
GROUND WATER
LEADING ABSTRACT
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MINERALS
MINES
OILS
RECHARGE
REMOTE SENSING
RUNOFF
SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE
SURFACE PROPERTIES
WATERSHEDS
ABSTRACTS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MASS TRANSFER
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
WATER
540210* - Environment
Terrestrial- Basic Studies- (1990-)
540250 - Environment
Terrestrial- Site Resource & Use Studies- (1990-)