Geospatial analysis is the process of compiling and analyzing data that are linked by location and time to better understand environmental conditions. It helps practitioners identify patterns, evaluate trends, and make informed decisions by improving data interpretation, reducing unnecessary sampling, increasing monitoring efficiency, and supporting more effective site characterization, remediation, and long-term management.
The Geospatial Analysis for Optimization at Environmental Sites (GRO-1, 2016) guidance explains how geospatial analysis can be used to optimize environmental projects throughout the entire site life cycle, from release detection and site characterization to remediation, monitoring, and closure. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the guidance provides practical examples and technical information to improve decision-making, increase project efficiency, and support effective cleanup strategies across a variety of site types and environmental media. It was developed as a companion to Groundwater Statistics for Monitoring and Compliance: Statistical Tools for the Project Life Cycle (GSMC-1, 2013), which focuses on the statistical methods used to support environmental site management.
Topic(s): Advanced Site Characterization, Environmental Data Management, Geospatial Analysis, GIS, Site Characterization, Statistics
