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Title: Field investigation at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Authors: Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Environmental, Safety, and Health Office
Sharp, Michael K.
Keywords: Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Pennsylvania
Hazardous wastes
Geophysical survey
Electromagnetic induction
Geophysical investigation
Magnetometer
Publisher: Geotechnical Laboratory (U.S.)
Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)
Series/Report no.: Miscellaneous paper (U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station) ; GL-92-8.
Description: Miscellaneous Paper
Abstract: 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.
Rights: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11681/10345
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