What are Real Time Measurements?
Real time measurements allow analytical data to be collected in the field using mobile laboratory equipment. To ensure the most representative data is collected, be sure to consider: • Selection of appropriate field technologies: time and money can be saved by selecting appropriate screening. technologies, sampling locations, and understanding the site • Every sample collected leads to a decision: samples should not be taken that have no decisive impact • Flexible sampling and analysis plan that clearly identifies sampling locations and contingencies • Qualitative data combined with laboratory confirmation • Real time data analysis must focus on data quality and appropriate screening locations that represent site • Analytical quality is not the same as data quality • Data representation: data must demonstrate an understanding of the site heterogeneity and specific site conditions • On-site laboratory analysis, field test kits, and/or rapid turn-around for any off-site laboratory analys
