The TAMs developed over the last 15 years at the GEBJ Salinity Laboratory are based on sound scientific and statistical principles, and have been designed to optimize our ability to use the acquired conductivity survey information towards these purposes.  In particular, the Laboratory has developed specific TAMs for conducting conductivity surveys, modeling survey data (i.e., data modeling and analysis techniques), and designing repetitive monitoring programs.  In general, TAMs dictate how the entire survey process should be performed, and help guide the analyst in the final interpretation of the survey data.