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Abstract
Kopplin Gamma Radiation Survey
Track: Mining and Geosciences
Author(s): Mark Beaman, Philippe Tissot, Jon Brandt
This paper describes a radiation survey conducted by the Conrad Blucher Institute and the Railroad Commission of Texas at the abandoned Kopplin uranium mine in South Texas. The presence of radionuclide contamination was confirmed and characterized using a gamma scintillometer, GIS, and GPS. Mapping includes all sampled locations characterized by point gamma ray values and a contour map displaying gamma emission gradients throughout the site. The survey allowed the identification of general areas above background radiation levels possibly requiring future remediation and historical features of the mining operation such as the approximate location of the former ore pad.
Mark Beaman
Conrad Blucher Institute
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi , TX 78412
USA
Phone: 361-825-3263
E-mail: mbeaman@cbi.tamucc.edu
Philippe Tissot
Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi
USA
Phone: 361-825-3643
Jon Brandt
Texas Railroad Commission
Surface Mining and Reclaimation
PO Box 12967
Austin 78711-2967
USA
Phone: 512-463-7288