| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889366 | Radiation Measurements | 2007 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Uranium (238U) and thorium (232Th) concentrations were measured in the soil of a cultivated field situated in a semi-arid area (Marrakech, Morocco) by using CR-39 and LR-115 type II solid state nuclear track detectors (SSNTDs). The same track detectors were used for measuring alpha- and beta-activities due to radon and thoron gases emanating from the soil of the studied irrigated agricultural field. The influence of the humidity (soil water content), soil depth and climate conditions on the weekly irrigation cycle of the studied cultivated field was investigated by exploiting radon measurements.
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Authors
M.A. Misdaq, Z. Essaouif,