The program studies the factors that challenge responders to address water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.
Topics covered include:
~ The factors that challenge responders to water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.
~ How oil weathers when spilled on water
~ Resources for enlisting aid
~ Tracking spills to predict ecological impact
~ Managing the response effort
~ Countermeasures, including booms and barriers, skimming, herding, absorbents, in situ burning, chemical treatment (dispersants and gelling agents), and bioremediation
~ Safety precautions
~ Dealing with contaminated wildlife.
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