Report on the first phase activity of an EU project concerning coordinated radon measurements in five European countries

In 1994, a research project on radon was initiated with the participation of five European countries. The aim of the project was to carry out a comparison experimental survey on six different sites, located in the Lund-Kiel-Leipzig-Montpellier-Barcelona-Roma areas. This paper reports on: 1) quality...

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Published in:Environment international 1996-01, Vol.22, p.687-697
Main Authors: Baixeras, C., Bacmeister, G.U., Climent, H., Albarracín, D., Enge, W., Freyer, K., Treutler, H.-C., Jönsson, G., Ghose, R., Monnin, M.M., Font, Ll, Devantier, R., Seidel, J.-L., Sciocchetti, G., Cotellessa, G.
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Language:English
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Summary:In 1994, a research project on radon was initiated with the participation of five European countries. The aim of the project was to carry out a comparison experimental survey on six different sites, located in the Lund-Kiel-Leipzig-Montpellier-Barcelona-Roma areas. This paper reports on: 1) quality assurance in measuring techniques with application to standardization and calibration facilities of the participating countries; and, 2) standardized measuring methods and measurement protocols of indoor radon levels, soil gas radon levels, and weather parameters. In addition, some results obtained from a first survey with active and passive detectors are presented. No clear correlations between indoor radon levels, soil radon levels, and environmental parameters were found.
ISSN:0160-4120
1873-6750
DOI:10.1016/S0160-4120(96)00172-9