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View article: Implications of daily thermal variations in the ventilation and indoor CO 2 levels in the karstic system of the Altamira Cave
Implications of daily thermal variations in the ventilation and indoor CO 2 levels in the karstic system of the Altamira Cave Open
Within the Preventive Conservation Plan framework established for the Cave of Altamira, the continuous monitoring of environmental variables constitutes one of the focal points for preserving the parietal art contained...
View article: Investigation of the Performance of Various Low-Cost Radon Monitors under Variable Environmental Conditions
Investigation of the Performance of Various Low-Cost Radon Monitors under Variable Environmental Conditions Open
A comparison of low-cost radon monitors was conducted at the Laboratory of Natural Radiation (LNR). The monitors we evaluated were EcoQube, RadonEye, RadonEye Plus2, Spirit, ViewPlus, ViewRadon and WavePlus. An AlphaGUARD monitor calibrate…
View article: Evaluation of commercial facemasks to reduce the radioactive dose of radon daughters
Evaluation of commercial facemasks to reduce the radioactive dose of radon daughters Open
Commercial facemasks have become a common tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are cheap, simple to use and some are capable of filtering out most particles in the air, protecting the user. These qualities are usually employed in relati…
View article: Control of Radon Flux of an Inactive Uranium Mill Facility in Spain
Control of Radon Flux of an Inactive Uranium Mill Facility in Spain Open
As part of a contract with ENRESA (National Radioactive Waste Company S.A. is a Spanish public company responsible for the management of radioactive waste), after the closure of the uranium mill factory in Andújar, Spain, continuous measur…
View article: Metrology infrastructure for radon metrology at the environmental level
Metrology infrastructure for radon metrology at the environmental level Open
Since 2020 a large consortium has been engaged in the project EMPIR 19ENV01 traceRadon to develop the missing traceability chains to improve the sensor networks in climate observation and radiation protection. This paper presents results i…
View article: Characterizing the automatic radon flux transfer standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments
Characterizing the automatic radon flux transfer standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments Open
High-quality, long-term measurements of terrestrial trace gas emissions are important for investigations of atmospheric, geophysical and biological processes to help mitigate climate change and protect the environment and the health of cit…
View article: Comment on amt-2022-280
Comment on amt-2022-280 Open
Abstract. High-quality, long-term measurements of terrestrial trace gas emissions are important for investigations of atmospheric, geophysical and biological processes to help mitigate climate change, protect the environment, and the healt…
View article: Reliable radon flux observations for supporting Radiation Protection and GreenHouse Gase reduction strategies
Reliable radon flux observations for supporting Radiation Protection and GreenHouse Gase reduction strategies Open
The noble and radioactive gas radon is well known to be the most important source of public exposure to natural environmental radioactivity in indoor environments (workplaces, homes, etc.). Consequently, it is important to identify radon-p…
View article: Characterizing the automatic radon flux Transfer Standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments
Characterizing the automatic radon flux Transfer Standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments Open
High-quality, long-term measurements of terrestrial trace gas emissions are important for investigations of atmospheric, geophysical and biological processes to help mitigate climate change, protect the environment, and the health of citiz…
View article: Intercomparison of Radon Flux Monitors at Low and at High Radium Content Areas under Field Conditions
Intercomparison of Radon Flux Monitors at Low and at High Radium Content Areas under Field Conditions Open
Interlaboratory exercises are a good tool to compare the response of different systems to the same quantity and to identify possible inconsistencies between them. One of the main goals of the EMPIR 19ENV01 traceRadon project is to harmoniz…
View article: Use of Radon and CO2 for the Identification and Analysis of Short-Term Fluctuations in the Ventilation of the Polychrome Room Inside the Altamira Cave
Use of Radon and CO2 for the Identification and Analysis of Short-Term Fluctuations in the Ventilation of the Polychrome Room Inside the Altamira Cave Open
A study is presented on rapid episodes of air exchange in the Polychrome Room of the Altamira Cave (Cantabria, Spain) using continuous monitoring of radon and CO2 tracer gases, as well as environmental parameters such as internal and exter…
View article: Definition and sensitivity analysis of a CFD model for the study of radon immission in buildings
Definition and sensitivity analysis of a CFD model for the study of radon immission in buildings Open
CFD models can be used to predict radon accumulation in regions with potential risk. The development of this model includes the analysis of the sensitivity to different parameters and the comparison with data obtained from the monitorizati…
View article: DEFINITION AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS OF A CFD MODEL FOR THE STUDY OF RADON ENTRY AND ACCUMULATION IN BUILDINGS
DEFINITION AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS OF A CFD MODEL FOR THE STUDY OF RADON ENTRY AND ACCUMULATION IN BUILDINGS Open
Within the framework of a research project funded by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council, two different models will be developed to allow the study of radon entry and accumulation in buildings located in different regions of potential risk.…
View article: Measurement and Mitigation of Radon Concentration in a Traditional Dwelling in Galicia, Spain
Measurement and Mitigation of Radon Concentration in a Traditional Dwelling in Galicia, Spain Open
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which tends to build up within structures. It is therefore necessary to include techniques to mitigate radon concentration when undertaking refurbishment. The goal of this study is to assess t…
View article: The Metrological Traceability, Performance and Precision of European Radon Calibration Facilities
The Metrological Traceability, Performance and Precision of European Radon Calibration Facilities Open
An interlaboratory comparison for European radon calibration facilities was conducted to evaluate the establishment of a harmonized quality level for the activity concentration of radon in air and to demonstrate the performance of the faci…
View article: Mitigation Techniques for Interior Radon in Refurbishment Work in High Radiation Areas of Galicia: An Experimental Model to Test Building Solutions
Mitigation Techniques for Interior Radon in Refurbishment Work in High Radiation Areas of Galicia: An Experimental Model to Test Building Solutions Open
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, which tends to accumulate inside built structures. It is therefore necessary to include techniques to mitigate radon concentration during refurbishing work. The aim of this study is to assess…
View article: Radon concentration in caves as a proxy for tectonic activity in The Cantabrian Mountains (Spain)
Radon concentration in caves as a proxy for tectonic activity in The Cantabrian Mountains (Spain) Open
Radon (Rn) constitutes a good geochemical tracer for neotectonic activity in faults since associated fracturing near the surface favours fluid escape to the atmosphere. In this contribution, we measured the Rn concentration in the air insi…
View article: Identifying the Presence of Natural Radionuclides in Ashlar Samples
Identifying the Presence of Natural Radionuclides in Ashlar Samples Open
Humans have always been exposed to different types of natural and cosmic radiation. At present we experience 83 % natural radiation, for example from granite marbles, building materials such as concrete, brick, granite, or drywall. However…
View article: A New Methodology for Defining Radon Priority Areas in Spain
A New Methodology for Defining Radon Priority Areas in Spain Open
One of the requirements of EU-BSS (European Basic Safety Standards) is the design and implementation of a National Radon Action Plan in the member states. This should define, as accurately as possible, areas of risk for the presence of rad…
View article: Intercomparison of Indoor Radon Measurements Under Field Conditions In the Framework of MetroRADON European Project
Intercomparison of Indoor Radon Measurements Under Field Conditions In the Framework of MetroRADON European Project Open
Interlaboratory comparisons are a basic part of the regular quality controls of laboratories to warranty the adequate performance of test and measurements. The exercise presented in this article is the comparison of indoor radon gas measur…
View article: Variations in radon dosimetry under different assessment approaches in the Altamira Cave
Variations in radon dosimetry under different assessment approaches in the Altamira Cave Open
The atmosphere of caves is a special environment where it is necessary to take into account some particular characteristics when assessing the radon dose. The equilibrium factor ( F ) between radon and its progeny, and especially its unatt…
View article: Residential radon and cancer mortality in Galicia, Spain
Residential radon and cancer mortality in Galicia, Spain Open
Residential radon exposure is a serious public health concern, and as such appears in the recommendations of European Code Against Cancer. The objective of this study was to assess the association between residential radon levels and morta…