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Wiedner H, Maringer FJ, Stietka M. Research summary of the EMPIR MetroRADON project. Appl Radiat Isot 2023; 193:110672. [PMID: 36682311 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.110672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In this paper, a comprehensive overview on the achievements and generated research results beyond the state-of-the-art is given based on the working structure of the joint metrology research project MetroRADON. The results of the project have been targeted at the implementation of the European Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM on radiation protection (EU BSS) and benefit European and international standards on radon monitoring, radon measurement and calibration, geographical radon mapping, and guidelines on radiological protection, construction products, radiation instrumentation and nuclear data.
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- H Wiedner
- TU Wien, Atominstitut, Stadionallee 2, 1020, Wien, Austria; Labor für Strahlenschutz, Magistratsabteilung 39, Stadt Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1190, Wien, Austria.
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- TU Wien, Atominstitut, Stadionallee 2, 1020, Wien, Austria; University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Peter Jordan Straße 82, 1190, Wien, Austria
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- Gihmm GmbH, Wienerstraße 70, 2104, Spillern, Austria
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Kabrt F, Baumgartner A, Stietka M, Friedmann H, Gruber V, Ringer W, Maringer FJ. A COMPARISON OF RADON INDOOR MEASUREMENTS WITH INTERPOLATED RADON SOIL GAS VALUES USING THE INVERSE WEIGHTING METHOD ON MEASURED RESULTS. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2017; 177:213-219. [PMID: 28981810 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The European Basic Safety Standards demand the prediction of areas where a significant number of households exceed the reference level for the radon activity concentration. Therefore, radon maps are established which are based on indoor and soil gas measurements. In this study results of soil gas measurements are interpolated to get a value for the radon activity concentration in the soil gas at the coordinates of an indoor measurement and enable a direct comparison of both results. For the interpolation the inverse weighting value is applied. This way a prediction of the indoor radon activity concentration at the location of indoor measurements is attempted for verification. Quotients between the radon activity concentration in soil gas and indoors are analyzed. Building characteristics are also taken into account to evaluate parameters which lead to the reference level being exceeded. The results assist in the interpretation of soil gas measurements regarding the prediction of indoor radon activity concentrations.
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- F Kabrt
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Spargelfeldstraße 191, A-1220 Vienna/Wieningerstrasse 8, A-4020 Linz, Austria
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Faradaygasse 3, Arsenal 214, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Faradaygasse 3, Arsenal 214, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Faradaygasse 3, Arsenal 214, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Vienna, Isotope Research and Nuclear Physics, Währinger Straße 17, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Spargelfeldstraße 191, A-1220 Vienna/Wieningerstrasse 8, A-4020 Linz, Austria
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- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Spargelfeldstraße 191, A-1220 Vienna/Wieningerstrasse 8, A-4020 Linz, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Faradaygasse 3, Arsenal 214, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- BEV-Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying, Arltgasse 35, 1160 Vienna, Austria
- Vienna University of Technology, Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Vienna, Austria
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Kabrt F, Baumgartner A, Stietka M, Maringer FJ. INTRODUCTION AND TESTING OF A SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE RADON EMANATION. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2017; 177:26-30. [PMID: 29036707 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The radioactive noble gas radon is identified as the highest risk factor for lung cancer after smoking. The exhalation of radon from building materials can contribute to the radon indoor activity concentration. Therefore, the emanation of radon might be a crucial factor. It is defined as the release of radon from the solid soil matter into the pore space of the material. This article describes a new on-site measurement method for the emanation of radon from building materials at industrial sites. Therefore, a closed vessel with sample material and a passive radon detector inside is used to measure the integrated build-up-curve of the activity concentration. Additionally, a brief overview on existing radon emanation measurement methods is given.
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- F Kabrt
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Prueflabor fuer Umweltradioaktivitaet und Strahlenschutz, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Arsenal 214, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Prueflabor fuer Umweltradioaktivitaet und Strahlenschutz, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Arsenal 214, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Prueflabor fuer Umweltradioaktivitaet und Strahlenschutz, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Arsenal 214, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Prueflabor fuer Umweltradioaktivitaet und Strahlenschutz, Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Arsenal 214, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
- BEV-Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying, Arltgasse 35, A-1160 Vienna, Austria
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Wiedner H, Riedl J, Maringer FJ, Baumgartner A, Stietka M, Kabrt F. Production and characterization of a traceable NORM material and its use in proficiency testing of gamma-ray spectrometry laboratories. Appl Radiat Isot 2017; 134:45-50. [PMID: 29079417 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This paper outlines the process of characterizing a new NORM material for proficiency testing made of quartz sand with significantly elevated levels of 226Ra obtained from the backflush of a drinking water treatment facility. Samples of the fully characterized NORM material were sent to European laboratories concerned with radioactivity measurements and environmental monitoring by gamma-ray spectrometry for proficiency testing. The paper discusses the results, specific requirements, problems and solutions that were found during the characterization process and the proficiency test.
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- H Wiedner
- BEV - Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen, Arltgasse 35, 1160 Wien, Austria; BOKU - University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien, Austria.
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- TU Wien - Technical University of Vienna, Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Wien, Austria
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- BEV - Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen, Arltgasse 35, 1160 Wien, Austria; BOKU - University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien, Austria; TU Wien - Technical University of Vienna, Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Wien, Austria
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- BOKU - University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien, Austria
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- BOKU - University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien, Austria
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- BOKU - University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien, Austria
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Maringer F, Baumgartner A, Rechberger F, Seidel C, Stietka M. Activity measurement and effective dose modelling of natural radionuclides in building material. Appl Radiat Isot 2013; 81:279-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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