Summary of Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Site Closure Time Frames For Soil and Groundwater Contamination, by Vu-anh Le et al.
Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Site Closure Time Frames for Soil and Groundwater Contamination
by Vu-Anh Le, Haruko Murakami Wainwright, Hansell Gonzalez-Raymat, Carol Eddy-Dilek
First submitted to arxiv on: 15 Nov 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Numerical Analysis (math.NA)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The research paper introduces enhancements to PyLEnM, a Python package for long-term environmental monitoring. It incorporates new algorithms, including linear regression and Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM) networks, to improve predictive and analytical capabilities. The study focuses on monitored natural attenuation (MNA) of soil and groundwater contamination, specifically estimating the timeframe required for contaminants like Sr-90 and I-129 to reach regulatory safety standards. Additionally, Random Forest regression is employed to identify factors influencing the time to reach safety standards. The paper presents preliminary findings using data from the Savannah River Site F-Area, demonstrating a downward trend in contaminant levels linked to initial concentrations and groundwater flow dynamics. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The study improves PyLEnM, a tool for monitoring natural attenuation of soil and groundwater contamination. It uses new algorithms like linear regression and Bi-LSTM networks to make predictions and analyze data. The goal is to help manage pollution more effectively and reduce the need for manual sampling. The research looks at how long it takes for contaminants to get below safe levels using Sr-90 and I-129 as examples. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Linear regression » Lstm » Random forest » Regression
