Research and analysis

Use of pattern recognition to identify the source of an oil spill on an inland water

The use of pattern recognition to match gas chromatogram traces of fuel oils to classify oil type with the possibility of obtaining a successful prosecution of the polluter was investigated.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 January 2003

Documents

Use of Pattern Recognition to Identify the Source of an Oil Spill on an Inland Water

Ref: LIT 1622

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Use of Pattern Recognition to Identify the Source of an Oil Spill on and Inland Water

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Details

This project develops techniques to match gas chromatogram traces of fuel oils, leading to an oil type classification and a successful prosecution of the polluter.

Published 1 January 2003