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Title: Investigation of atmospheric, mechanical and other pressure effects influencing the levels of radon and radon progeny in buildings

Journal Article · · Health Physics
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  1. Northampton Univ. College (United Kingdom). School of Environmental Science

Real-time data measurement and analysis have identified a number of influences affecting the variability and accumulation of radon and its progeny in indoor air. Observed cycles in radon concentrations were shown to be related to the influence of air-conditioning and water-heated central heating systems. The cyclical pattern, related to operation of the air-condition system, showed radon levels almost four times lower during the period when the system was switched On than when it was Off. When the heating system was switched On the radon and radon progeny levels were 40% lower than when it was switched Off. Under both regimes, it was possible to establish the over-riding influence of meteorological factors by separating the recurring cyclical component from the relevant data set. The general or trend level of indoor radon was determined substantially by the prevailing atmospheric conditions.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
696832
Journal Information:
Health Physics, Vol. 77, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English