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MAROS: a decision support system for optimizing monitoring plans
Julia J Aziz1, Meng Ling, Hanadi S Rifai
1Groundwater Services Inc., 2211 Norfolk, Ste. 1000, Houston, TX 77098-4044, USA. jjaziz@gsi-net.com
Ground Water
|May 30, 2003
Summary
The Monitoring and Remediation Optimization System (MAROS) software reduces groundwater monitoring costs by optimizing sampling locations and frequency. It ensures effective plume characterization while minimizing data loss for cost-effective long-term plans.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Hydrogeology
- Data Science
Background:
- Groundwater monitoring is crucial for environmental protection.
- Existing monitoring plans can be costly and inefficient.
- Optimizing sampling strategies is essential for cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Monitoring and Remediation Optimization System (MAROS) software.
- To demonstrate MAROS's capability in optimizing groundwater monitoring plans.
- To reduce monitoring costs without compromising data integrity.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes temporal and spatial data analyses for optimization.
- Employs interpretive trend analysis for monitoring system categorization.
- Incorporates Delaunay method for spatial sampling reduction and Modified CES method for temporal sampling analysis.
Main Results:
- MAROS minimizes sampling locations and reduces sampling frequency.
- Ensures adequate characterization of contaminant plumes.
- Provides site-specific monitoring recommendations based on plume stability and hydrogeology.
Conclusions:
- MAROS offers a cost-effective solution for long-term groundwater monitoring.
- The software supports adaptive management of monitoring plans.
- MAROS is versatile, handling various contaminants and data formats.