A model for the resistivity structure of LNAPL plumes and their environs in sandy sediments

Journal of Applied Geophysics

Volumn 44, Issue 2-3, 2000, Pages 151-165

  Sauck, William A ^a  

^a WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Contamination; Georadar; Groundwater; Hydrocarbons; Michigan; Resistivity

Indexed keywords

AQUIFERS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; CONTAMINATION; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; GROUNDWATER; HYDROCARBONS; OIL SPILLS; RADAR; SEDIMENTS; WASTES;

GEORADAR; LIGHT NON AQUEOUS PHASE LIQUID PLUMES;

ELECTRIC PROSPECTING;

HYDROCARBON; POLLUTANT TRANSPORT; RESISTIVITY;

ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY; GROUNDWATER POLLUTION; HYDROCARBON MIGRATION; NONAQUEOUS PHASE LIQUID; OIL SPILL; PLUME; SAND;

EID: 0034081670     PISSN: 09269851     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0926-9851(99)00021-X     Document Type: Article

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