A study on seasonal variability of 222Rn–220Rn parameters in dwellings around a thermal power plant, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5431-7
Abstract: The present study utilizes the latest solid state nuclear track detectors based single entrance radon-thoron twin chambers, direct radon/thoron progeny sensors to measure indoor radon, thoron, and their progenies. From the measured values of radon,… read more here.
Keywords: seasonal variability; thoron progenies; study seasonal; radon thoron ... See more keywords
A study of seasonal variations of radon, thoron and their progeny levels in different types of dwellings in Faridabad district, Southern Haryana, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06544-3
Abstract: Radon, thoron and their progeny are responsible for more than 50% of the total ionizing radiation dose received by human population. In the present work, radon, thoron and their progeny concentration measurements have been carried… read more here.
Keywords: radon thoron; faridabad district; thoron progeny;
Measurements of radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) exhalations and their decay product concentrations at Indian Stations in Antarctica
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-018-8029-7
Abstract: During the 33rd summer expedition to the two Indian Stations at Antarctica, Bharati and Maitri, radon and thoron progeny concentrations in indoors and outdoors were measured along with radon (222Rn)/thoron (220Rn) exhalation rate measurements of… read more here.
Keywords: stations antarctica; 222rn thoron; indian stations; radon thoron ... See more keywords
Integrating radon and thoron flux data with gamma radiation mapping in radon-prone areas. The case of volcanic outcrops in a highly-urbanized city (Roma, Italy).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2019.02.004
Abstract: An integration of laboratory radon and thoron exhalation data with gamma radiation mapping is applied to assess the geogenic radon and the exposure of people to natural radiation in a highly-urbanized city (Roma, Italy). The… read more here.
Keywords: radon thoron; radon; gamma; gamma radiation ... See more keywords
A case study on seasonal and annual average indoor radon, thoron, and their progeny level in Kohima district, Nagaland, India
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DOI: 10.1080/10256016.2022.2140147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Indoor radon and thoron survey has been carried out in 50 dwellings under Kohima district, Nagaland, India, using the latest measurement technology. The survey has been carried out for a one-year period in 3… read more here.
Keywords: kohima district; radon thoron; radon; indoor radon ... See more keywords
Geospatial trends of radon, thoron, and their progeny, and inhalation dose prediction in the diamond mining areas of Yokadouma and Mobilong, Eastern Cameroon.
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DOI: 10.1080/10256016.2025.2590488
Abstract: Radon (²²²Rn) and thoron (²²⁰Rn) with their progeny (RnP and TnP) are naturally occurring gases posing health risks when accumulated indoors. This study presents the first geostatistical mapping of indoor exposure to these radionuclides in… read more here.
Keywords: diamond mining; thoron progeny; mining; yokadouma mobilong ... See more keywords
A low-cost portable device for monitoring radon and thoron progeny activity in air using Si PIN diode
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/20/09/p09030
Abstract: A portable and cost-effective monitor has been developed to measure radon and thoron progeny activity concentrations using a silicon PIN (Si PIN) diode detector. The device uses a filter paper-based air sampler to collect airborne… read more here.
Keywords: progeny activity; cost; thoron progeny; progeny ... See more keywords
INDOOR RADON, THORON AND THEIR PROGENY CONCENTRATIONS IN HIGH THORON RURAL SERBIA ENVIRONMENTS
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx167
Abstract: This article deals with the variation of radon (Rn), thoron (Tn) and their progeny concentrations expressed in terms of equilibrium equivalent concentrations (EERC and EETC), in 40 houses, in four villages of Sokobanja municipality, Southern… read more here.
Keywords: serbia; progeny concentrations; radon thoron; thoron progeny ... See more keywords
Outdoor radon and thoron in an area with naturally ventilating bedrock fractures
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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2025.1599780
Abstract: Open fractures lead to increased permeability of the bedrock, and, if connected to the surface, allow for groundwater flow and air ventilation. Radon and thoron received by groundwater and ventilating air from bedrock can then… read more here.
Keywords: area; bedrock fractures; bedrock; outdoor radon ... See more keywords
Utilization of radiometric data for mapping primary and secondary sources of gamma radiation and radon/thoron release potentials in Ireland
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1443332
Abstract: Background This paper presents a novel approach to predict and map radon and thoron levels. We developed separate radon and thoron prediction maps for Ireland and introduced a system for producing high-resolution 3D radiation maps… read more here.
Keywords: thoron; radiation; radon; indoor radon ... See more keywords
Pilot Survey of Outdoor Radon and Thoron Levels in Bulgaria Using an Innovative DVD-Based Method
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos15091141
Abstract: This study presents the results of a pilot survey utilizing an innovative DVD-based method to measure outdoor radon and thoron levels. Twenty-six discriminative radon/thoron detectors were deployed across four different territorial zones in Bulgaria. Positioned… read more here.
Keywords: thoron levels; thoron; pilot survey; radon ... See more keywords