کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
1739330 1016844 2008 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Short- versus long-term radon detectors: a comparative study in Galicia, NW Spain
موضوعات مرتبط
مهندسی و علوم پایه مهندسی انرژی انرژی هسته ای و مهندسی
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Short- versus long-term radon detectors: a comparative study in Galicia, NW Spain
چکیده انگلیسی

As reported in previous studies, Galicia (NW Spain) is an area of high radon concentrations. This study was sought to analyze the correlation between short-term (activated carbon) and long-term (alpha particle track) detectors in this geographic area, and ascertain whether there were differences in their readings that might be influenced by other variables. A comparison study, as part of a case–control study was designed in which two detectors, one of each type, were placed in the selected homes. A total of 391 homes yielded readings with both detectors. The results indicated that there was a relatively good correlation between both types of monitors (correlation coefficient 0.608; p < 0.001). The highest correlations between both detectors were observed for unventilated homes, coastal sites, and the oldest buildings. Short-term and long-term detectors do not show a similar performance in all settings or situations. It is advisable to use long-term detectors whenever possible.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Environmental Radioactivity - Volume 99, Issue 7, July 2008, Pages 1121–1126
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