A method for estimating the convective radon transport velocity in soils

A method for estimating the convective radon transport velocity in soils is developed. The approach under review is based on measurements of the radon concentration in soil air. Mathematical models for describing the convective radon transport velocity are discussed. Data on the convective radon tra...

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Published in:Radiation measurements 2003-09, Vol.36 (1), p.389-391
Main Authors: Iakovleva, V.S., Ryzhakova, N.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Convective radon transport
Convective velocity
Radon
Soil
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Summary:A method for estimating the convective radon transport velocity in soils is developed. The approach under review is based on measurements of the radon concentration in soil air. Mathematical models for describing the convective radon transport velocity are discussed. Data on the convective radon transport velocity in commonly encountered soil types are presented. The results obtained from a 2-month experiment aimed at investigating the effect of the atmospheric condition on the convective radon transport velocity are reported. The soil gas radon concentration at 30– 70 cm depth was measured by means of passive track detectors (Type III-b SSNTDs) with 72– 96 h exposure time.
ISSN:1350-4487
1879-0925
DOI:10.1016/S1350-4487(03)00157-4