Hydrogeology Field Camp -- Clemson University

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Field Camp:
May 23-June 27, 2006

Methods
GPS and P&C
Transit and Stadia

Well  Installation

Saturated Zone
Slug tests
Pumping tests
Water Sampling and Quality

Vadose Zone
Soil Profiles & Properties
Moisture content

Permeability
Saturated Permeability
Air Permeability

Surface Water
Gauging and seepage meters

Geophysics
Surface Resistivity

Hydrogeologic Settings

Instructors

Estimated Costs

Requirements

Past Schedules

Vadose Zone Air Permeabilty

Air pump tests are used to determine the permeability of the vadose zone for air flow. Low permeability soils can sometimes be improved with pneumatic fracturing.

(Click on images below to see full-size photos.)

Pressure readings are recorded for both the pumping and observation wells.[2000]

An air compressor can be used to fracture low permeability soils to improve flow.[1999]

Pressure readings are recorded for both the pumping and observation wells.[1999]

The setup includes an air blower and air flowmeter.[1999]

Last Updated: January 11, 2005 -- Questions or comments, contact Larry Murdoch.
School of Environment, Department of Geological Sciences -- Hydrology -- Hydrogeology Field Camp
340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 USA -- Telephone: (864) 656-3438, Fax: (864) 656-1041
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