Table 2. Summary of measured thermal conductivities from unconsolidated sediments               
in the Western United States.
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            Site Technique Type Number λ Std Dev Std Error
W/m K
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Imperial Valley in situ Qal 93 1.88 0.34 0.03
San Joaquin Valley in situ Qal 18 1.65 0.23 0.05
Grass Valley NP Qal 65 1.57 0.08 0.01
Saline Valley NP Qal 6 1.78 0.07 0.03
Black Rock Desert in situ Playa 69 1.04 0.15 0.02
Warner Valley in situ Playa 36 1.09 0.15 0.02
Mono Basin in situ Volc Sed 24 1.37 1.37 0.05
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