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site characterization [1 record]

Record 1 2013-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Environmental Management
  • Soil Pollution
  • Waste Management
DEF

A collection of data connected to a site providing appropriate information for the assessment in question.

OBS

In connection with risk assessment, specifically the source identification and characterization element of the exposure assessment.

OBS

site characterization: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • site characterisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Gestion environnementale
  • Pollution du sol
  • Gestion des déchets
DEF

Collecte de données relatives à un site fournissant les informations appropriées pour l'évaluation concernée.

OBS

En lien avec l'évaluation du risque, cette caractérisation concerne spécialement l'identification de la source et la caractérisation de l'élément pour lequel est faite l'évaluation de l'exposition.

OBS

caractérisation d'un site : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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