ISSS608 2017-18 T3 Assign Lim Wee Kiong

VISUAL ANALYTICS ASSIGNMENT VAST MINI-CHALLENGE 2: LIKE A DUCK TO WATER

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

And so it begins...

We are given several years of water sensor readings from rivers and streams in the Boonsong Lekagul Wildlife Reserve from Professors of the Mistford College Hydrology Department. These samples were taken from different locations throughout the reserve, which is not necessary near any of the factories from Kasios. I am now given the task of looking at this data and see if I can find any evidence that can replace or supplement the soil evidence that was destroyed. Let’s go!

History

In 2017, the Kasios Furniture Company was implicated in environmental damage to the Boonsong Lekagul Wildlife Preserve for both dumping toxic waste and polluting the air with chemicals from its manufacturing process. Kasios denied any accusation of industrial waste dumping and stated that there isn’t any ground contamination.

With the assistance from angry ornithology Mistford College Professors, it was reported that there was a new range station being built at the site. However, soil samples taken from the site were inconclusive in detecting Methylosmolene, the major toxic culprit of the suspected dumping.

Since soil samples are not reliable sources anymore, it is time to look at the hydrology data from the reserve. I am given a map of the Preserve, with named sampling sites indicated on the map. I am also provided with readings from each sampling station over time for several different chemicals and water properties.

Some Information to Start With

Methylosmolene is the worst volatile organic compound (VOC) being monitored. It makes sense to focus on its readings.

AGOC-3A is a replacement that is more environmentally friendly.

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