Characterisation of Some Parameters Affecting the Radon Exposure of the Population

Few and sporadic measurements are so far available on the characteristics of indoor radon and thoron daughters in typical Mediterranean areas. For this reason, a pilot study is being carried out in Rome, to study the equilibrium factor F and the influence of ventilation rates in realistic domestic e...

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Published in:Radiation protection dosimetry 1994-01, Vol.56 (1-4), p.137-140
Main Authors: Bochicchio, F., Campos-Venuti, G., Felici, F., Grisanti, A., Grisanti, G., Kalita, S., Moroni, G., Nuccetelli, C., Risica, S., Tancredi, F.
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Language:English
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thoron
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Summary:Few and sporadic measurements are so far available on the characteristics of indoor radon and thoron daughters in typical Mediterranean areas. For this reason, a pilot study is being carried out in Rome, to study the equilibrium factor F and the influence of ventilation rates in realistic domestic environments. Preliminary data show both a significant influence of ventilation on indoor Rn and Tn daughter concentration and a non-negligible contribution of Tn daughters to the annual effective dose of inhabitants.
ISSN:0144-8420
1742-3406
DOI:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a082438