This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard is identical to “Soil Quality - Format for Recording Soil and Site Information” (ISO 15903:2002) (English version) by means of translation.
The Chinese documents consistent and corresponding with the normative international documents in this standard are as follows:
- “Soil Quality - Vocabulary” (GB/T 18834-2002) (ISO 11074-1:1996, NEQ).
For the convenience of application, the following editorial modifications are made in this standard:
- The name of the standard is changed into “Format for Recording Soil and Site Information”.
The standard was proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China.
This standard is under jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Soil Quality of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 404).
Drafting organizations of this standard: Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Jiangsu Institute of Standardization.
Chief drafters of this standard: Duan Zengqiang, Hang Minhua and Chen Meijun.
Format for Recording Soil and Site Information
记录土壤和现场信息的格式
1 Scope
The purpose of this standard is to achieve a high degree of harmonization in reporting results of on-site recording, sampling, on-site sample analyses and laboratory analyses of soil samples. To this end, it provides instructions for correctly specifying the quantities and units used to express results of analyses, the methods used and their precision. This standard also provides information to allow unique referencing of the sample, in both field and laboratory contexts, in order to ensure the traceability of the results.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 11074-1 Soil Quality - Vocabulary - Part 1: Terms and Definitions Relating to the Protection and Pollution of the Soil
ISO 11074-2 Soil Quality - Vocabulary - Part 2: Terms and Definitions Relating to Sampling
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11074-1 and ISO 11074-2 apply.
4 Preamble
Given the large amount of data which result from site investigation, sampling, analysis of physical, chemical and biological properties of the sample and in the future evaluation of the risks to particular targets or particular land uses, it is essential that these data be recorded systematically. This approach will generate the basis of a codified information system for soil quality investigations. These data are most appropriately stored in a Geographical Information System (GIS).
5 List of Parameters
5.1 General
The range of parameters which can be recorded as a result of observations of on-site characteristics, on-site analysis and laboratory analysis of soil samples is large. It may be necessary to produce subsets of parameter listings, depending upon the hypotheses developed about the soils and sites and the questions to be answered by the analyses.
There will be substantial differences in the content of the documentation, depending upon whether the data relate to preliminary or detailed investigations. The broad layout should however be similar, irrespective of the amount of detail reported.
In addition to the presentation of factual information, there may be an additional interpretative report. In most cases, particularly where any risk assessment will be undertaken, an interpretative report is likely to be required. In some cases, the report will also indicate why the selection of parameters for observation has been made.
In broad terms, a codified information system for soil quality investigations will require the information given in 5.2 to 5.11.
5.2 Objectives of the investigation
The reasons for the investigation, including information on the intended use of the site and whether the investigation is a preliminary investigation or a detailed investigation, shall be given. A full discussion and description of the hypotheses which have been formulated, shall be included. This information may include, for example, conclusions relating to the presence or absence of (and the type and nature of) any contaminants, if the concern is with a potentially contaminated site.
5.3 General information
The following general information shall be provided:
a) site reference number or site name;
b) location:
- national code (ISO);
- administrative division;
c) geographical references:
- coordinates and other relevant information for locating (map) and describing the area of the site;
- elevation;
d) date and time of sampling or site observation;
e) name and other details:
- the sampler or site observer as well as responsible person;
- the organization responsible for sampling or observing the site;
- the owner of the site.
5.4 Site details
In describing the soil and site, ISO 11259 shall be followed where appropriate. The following site details shall be provided:
a) surface relief features of the site;
b) slope and appearance of the site;
c) signs of erosion and soil movement;
d) climate at the site;
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Preamble
5 List of Parameters
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