Improving the uncertainty on short-term radon measurements using PADC detector

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2014 Jul;160(1-3):181-3. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncu078. Epub 2014 Apr 17.

Abstract

Radon measurements over a short-term period of a few days have proven a popular choice with the general public, despite the issue that the radon concentration can vary significantly over time and longer periods of integration are recommended. Performing short-term radon measurements using a Poly Allyl Diglycol Carbonate (PADC) detector would see a larger contribution from the statistical error associated with the measurements than for longer term measurements. This motivated the investigation to improve the uncertainty on short-term measurements by utilising a new formulation of high-sensitivity PADC and also by investigating the effect of increasing the scan area and extending the measurement time by just a few days.

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants, Radioactive / analysis*
  • Glycols / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Radiation Monitoring / instrumentation*
  • Radiation Monitoring / methods
  • Radon / analysis*
  • Uncertainty

Substances

  • Air Pollutants, Radioactive
  • Glycols
  • diallyl glycol carbonate
  • Radon