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Principles and objectives of containment verification and performance monitoring and technology selection
While a number of technologies or methods of subsurface imaging and monitoring exist, most require some adaptation to meet the site-specific objectives of a particular in-situ waste containment/stabilization verification and monitoring program. The selection of methods and their site-specific adaptation must be based on sound, scientific principles. Given this, specific information about the site and the objectives of the containment or remediation are required to design and implement an appropriate and effective verification and monitoring program. Site and technology information that must be considered and how it affects the selection and adaptation of monitoring technologies is presented. In general, this information includes the objectives of the containment or remediation, the verification and monitoring systems, and the physical properties of the site and the waste containment/stabilization system. The objectives of the containment or remediation and the verification and monitoring system must be defined to provide a goal for the technology developer`s design. The physical properties of the site and the waste containment/stabilization system are required to ensure the proper technology is selected. A conceptual framework and examples are given to demonstrate the impacts of these aspects on technology selection.