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Characterisation of a reference site for quantifying uncertainties related to soil sampling
Sabrina Barbizzi1, Paolo de Zorzi, Maria Belli
1APAT, Agenzia per la Protezione dell'Ambiente e per i Servizi Tecnici-Servizio di Metrologia Ambientale, Via Vitaliano Brancati 48, 00144, Rome, Italy.
Environmental Pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)
|October 14, 2003
Summary
This study introduces a soil sampling quality assurance methodology. It aims to establish protocols, assess sampling uncertainties, and characterize a reference site for trace element variability.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Geochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Quality assurance in soil sampling is critical for environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
- Standardized protocols and uncertainty assessment are needed for reliable soil analysis.
- Trace element spatial variability impacts the representativeness of soil samples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and report a methodology for enhancing quality assurance in soil sampling.
- To establish standardized soil sampling protocols for diverse environmental settings.
- To assess and minimize uncertainties in soil sampling methods for trace element analysis.
Main Methods:
- Development of standardized soil sampling protocols.
- Uncertainty assessment of various soil sampling techniques.
- Spatial variability analysis of trace elements in a reference soil site.
Main Results:
- Preliminary results on established protocols and uncertainty assessments are presented.
- Initial characterization of a reference site regarding trace element spatial variability.
- Considerations for selecting "fit-for-purpose" soil sampling methods.
Conclusions:
- The SOILSAMP project provides a framework for improving soil sampling quality assurance.
- Methodology addresses the need for reliable and comparable soil data.
- Findings support the selection of appropriate methods for specific environmental objectives.