A mathematical approach for predicting long-term indoor radon concentrations from short-term measurements
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)
Assessment of long-term radon concentrations from short-term testing results are of significant importance when radon risk assessment and liability issues are considered. These issues are based on the figure of annual exposure to indoor radon while radon measurement practices are mainly followed the EPA short-term testing protocols. A mathematical framework has been developed that facilities non-statistical approach to construct the relationship between the short-term indoor radon measurements and the long term annual indoor radon levels. This approach was based on the application of the time-dependent indoor radon concentrations calculated from the corresponding contributions of indoor radon driving forces for different time periods having a reference starting time. The approach utilizes an analytical procedure that is based on the solutions of the mass balance equation for the radon gas in the indoor environment. The solutions are applied through semi-analytical modeling of time-dependent indoor radon concentrations. This treatment provides a powerful tool and procedure to assess long-term indoor radon concentrations from short-term testing results.
- OSTI ID:
- 269812
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950999-; TRN: 96:004072-0020
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International radon symposium: the radon industry - the next 10 years, Nashville, TN (United States), 27-29 Sep 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of 1995 International radon symposium. AARST today: Professionals ready for tomorrow; PB: 408 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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