OSPAR 2014-06 Dredging Sampling Calculator
Guidelines Paragraph 5.3 - Sample Station Requirements
Required Sample Stations (based on area):
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Required Samples (based on volume):
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Calculated Volume (m³):
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Area-Based Station Requirements
| Dredged Area (m²) | Number of Stations |
|---|---|
| <10,000 | 1–3 |
| 10,000 – 50,000 | 4–8 |
| 50,000 – 100,000 | 9–10 |
| >100,000 | extra 5 per 100,000 m² |
Volume-Based Sample Requirements
| Amount Dredged (m³) | Number of Samples |
|---|---|
| <25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 – 100,000 | 4–6 |
| 100,000 – 500,000 | 7–15 |
| 500,000 – 2,000,000 | 16–30 |
| >2,000,000 | extra 10 per million m³ |