Optimal ground-water detection monitoring system design under uncertainty

Ground-water detection monitoring decisions are complicated due to uncertainties in contaminant source characteristics and inherent variability of hydrogeologic conditions. The desire to meet multiple monitoring objectives presents an additional challenge. A novel approach using probability tools is presented to optimally determine the number and location of monitoring wells that compose a system for detection monitoring purposes.

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