Groves-Kirkby, C. J., Denman, A. R., Crockett, R. G. M., Phillips, P. S., Woolridge, A. C. and Gillmore, G. K. (2006) Time-integrating radon gas measurements in domestic premises: comparison of short-, medium- and long-term exposures. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 86(1), pp. 92-109. 0265-931X.
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| Abstract: | To identify the most applicable technology for the short-term assessment of domestic radon levels, comparative assessments of a number of integrating detector types, including track-etch, electret and activated charcoal were undertaken. Thirty-four unremediated dwellings in a high-radon area were monitored using track-etch detectors exposed for one-month and three-month periods. In parallel, one-week measurements were made in the same homes at one-month intervals, using co-located track-etch, charcoal and electret detectors exposed simultaneously, while three of the homes were also monitored by continuous-sampling detectors at hourly intervals over extended periods. Calibration of dose-integrating devices against each other and against continuous-monitoring systems confirmed good responsivity and linearity. Although track-etch, charcoal and electret devices are suitable in principle for one-week measurements, zero-exposure offset and natural radon variability cause many one-week results to be equivocal, necessitating repetition of the measurement. One-week exposures can be reliable indicators in low-radon areas or for new properties, but in high-radon areas, the use of three-month exposures is indicated. This analysis also established confidence limits for short-term measurements |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Radon; Track-etch; Electret; Activated charcoal; Continuous sampling; Comparative assessment; Health risk; Domestic properties |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution |
| Creators: | Groves-Kirkby, Chris J, Denman, Anthony R, Crockett, Robin G M, Phillips, Paul S, Woolridge, Anne C and Gillmore, Gavin K |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Environmental Science (to 2009) |
| Date: | 1 January 2006 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 92-109 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Environmental Radioactivity |
| Volume: | 86 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2005.07.008 |
| ISSN: | 0265-931X |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2 |
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