As environmental consultants, we are tasked with formulating an environmental assessment plan that will answer as many questions as possible, as thoroughly as possible, for the least amount of cost and effort. Size of the land (acreage), buildings and improvements, history, location and topography … [Read more...]
September 2017 Newsletter: Geophysical Conductivity Mapping – The Importance of Multiple Geophysical Methods and Sampling
The use of electromagnetic (EM) geophysical methods to evaluate ground conductivity variations is an effective tool to resolve environmental issues. However, the EM profiling instruments commonly used for such applications provide depth-averaged conductivity values at point locations. … [Read more...]
April 2017 Newsletter: Lead-Based Paint – Where, how, why and what to do!
Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. When lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs, including the kidneys, nerves and blood and sometimes lead to death.Lead-based paint contamination … [Read more...]
February 2017 Newsletter: Signal to Noise – An Explanation
The relationship between signal to noise is something we environmental scientists, engineers and geophysicists need to understand and work with on a regular basis. But it is an important issue in all aspects of engineering and in life. What is exactly do I mean when I talk about the signal to noise … [Read more...]
November 2016 Newsletter: Natural Air Pollution – Non-Anthropogenic Causes of Air Pollution
The recent forest fires in the western portion of the state have reminded us of how much air pollution is of natural origin. When we hear the words, "air pollution," our thoughts immediately go towards things like automobile emissions and industrialization. While these man-made sources of air … [Read more...]
