Influence of meteorological parameters on the soil radon (Rn222) emanation in Kutch, Gujarat, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6434-0
Abstract: The soil radon (Rn222) and thoron (Rn220) concentrations recorded at Badargadh and Desalpar observatories in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, have been analyzed to study the sources of the radon emissions, earthquake precursors, and… read more here.
Keywords: radon rn222; radon; meteorological parameters; emanation ... See more keywords
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
Assessment of radiological dose from exposure to attached and unattached fractions of radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) in indoor atmosphere
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DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07285-4
Abstract: In this study pin hole dosimeter with deposition based progeny sensors were used to estimate 222Rn, 220Rn and their daughters in the indoor atmosphere. The estimated annual average indoor 222Rn and 220Rn activity concentration were… read more here.
Keywords: 222rn 220rn; exposure; indoor atmosphere; dose ... See more keywords
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
Features, reasons, and significance of radon and thoron attributable radiological dose in the indoor environment
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-75880-6
Abstract: Humans receive around 50% of natural radiation dose due to 222Rn (radon), 220Rn (thoron) and their decay products. Several field campaigns measuring these gases and the decay products in different regions of India have been… read more here.
Keywords: dose; thoron; decay products; 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