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GLOSSARY / Survey & data

Target investigation

A separately planned examination of a selected location or response identified through survey or other evidence. Its objective is to resolve a specific uncertainty.

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Why it matters to a project

The activity needs task-appropriate specialists and an agreed scope. Selection of a target is not confirmation of its identity; the investigation findings inform any further work.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

A client scopes follow-up work after a survey report identifies unresolved anomalies.

A useful distinction

Target investigation should not be treated as a guarantee of full-area clearance.

Questions to ask when it appears in a scope

  • What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
  • What evidence or output will the project team receive?
  • What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?

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