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Effective sample preparation is crucial for accurate and reliable laboratory analysis. During this process, two significant sources of error can arise: concentration bias from improper sample splitting and contamination caused by methods used to reduce particle size, such as grinding or homogenization. Identifying and minimizing these potential errors is crucial to ensuring the validity of the analysis.
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A new sequential Hydraulic Tomography-Bayesian method accurately characterizes groundwater contamination using minimal data. This approach, effective with just four pumping tests, offers a robust solution for environmental protection in data-scarce regions.

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  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Data Science

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  • Effective groundwater pollution management requires precise aquifer characterization.
  • Limited sampling data presents a significant challenge for accurate environmental assessments.
  • Existing methods struggle with data-scarce conditions, hindering effective subsurface investigations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for precise aquifer characterization under limited data conditions.
  • To integrate Hydraulic Tomography (HT) with Bayesian optimization for improved subsurface analysis.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of using small datasets for contaminant concentration characterization.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential Hydraulic Tomography-Bayesian (HT-Bayesian) method was developed.
  • The method integrates hydraulic tomography with Bayesian optimization techniques.
  • Validation was performed using limited pumping tests and low well densities.

Main Results:

  • The HT-Bayesian method achieved acceptable characterization of aquifer hydraulic conductivity fields with only four pumping tests.
  • Outperformed traditional interpolation techniques, achieving R² > 0.94 in capturing aquifer complexity.
  • Demonstrated robustness and transferability in data-limited scenarios, maintaining high accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The sequential HT-Bayesian method provides a feasible approach for contamination characterization with small datasets.
  • Offers a theoretical basis for subsurface investigations in data-limited environments.
  • Highlights potential benefits but acknowledges constraints related to model assumptions.