Environmental Radon

Author : C.Richard Cothern,James E. Smith Jr.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781489904737

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Environmental Radon by C.Richard Cothern,James E. Smith Jr. Pdf

This volume is intended for the professional who is a newcomer to the area of environmental radon. It marks the first time that chapters on these subjects have been brought together in a single volume, and it is arranged so that anyone with some basic university-level chemistry and physics can develop a clear understanding of the different aspects involved. The volume is intended to serve as a supplementary textbook in public health, environmental, and health physics courses. It also can be used by the professional to get "up to speed" in this rapidly evolving field. The chapters are not necessarily a discussion of the latest research in this fast-moving field, but are intended to bring the reader to a level at which he can easily understand the current literature. At the back of this volume the reader will find the references for the individual chapters, a general list of reading materials, a glossary, an appendix describing the equations for radioactive decay for a series of progeny, a table of often used conversion factors, and the addresses and brief biographies of the authors and editors. Both historical and SI (International System) units are used throughout the book to provide information for the widest range of readers. Thanks go to Tom Hess for the idea for this volume and to Jessica Barron for help in editing.

Author : M. Wilkening
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080874991

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Radon in the Environment by M. Wilkening Pdf

Radon was discovered in 1900 but it was not until the 1950's that an awareness of its potential as a hazard to humans developed. This resulted primarily from a recognition of the high levels of exposure for uranium miners. Measurement of high concentrations of radon in homes led environmental health agencies to focus on radon as a health hazard and has resulted in concern from scientists, the medical profession and the general public. It is in this context that the author undertook the writing of this book. A need for a broader understanding of radon in the general environment in addition to that of indoors has become apparent. Since much of the author's research has to do with outdoor radon and its decay products, it seems appropriate to have a book available stressing studies on outdoor radon as well was that found indoors. This book is intended to fill a gap in our knowledge of radon concentration in the outdoor atmosphere as well as to provide results of previously published indoor measurements. In addition, work on radon decay product ion concentrations in these environments contributes a unique set of results on effects of radon and its decay products on the electrical characteristics of the atmosphere. These studies are important both from their significant contribution to human dose as well as their role in the atmospheric electrical environment.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Radon
ISBN : UCAL:B5133119

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Radon Gas Issues by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection Pdf

Author : Sukanya S.,Sabu Joseph
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819926725

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Environmental Radon by Sukanya S.,Sabu Joseph Pdf

This book presents state-of-the-art techniques on radon (222Rn) in the environment, including measurement techniques in air, soil and water and its potential applications to various hydrological investigations, especially for water resources development and management. The future directions of its use are also discussed. As a radon tracer can be used to solve hydrological issues, the highlights of this book are useful for stakeholders to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, which addresses the sustainability of water resources. The most relevant target audiences are hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental scientists, nuclear physicists, hydraulic engineers and academicians, among others. This book also covers health implications of radon and mitigation strategies, thus creating a valuable resource for health physicists working on environmental radiation safety as well.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Hazardous substances
ISBN : PSU:000014317187

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Radon Exposure by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Pdf

Author : William W. Nazaroff,Anthony V. Nero
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1988-02-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015012757491

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Radon and Its Decay Products in Indoor Air by William W. Nazaroff,Anthony V. Nero Pdf

In recent years, the perception of indoor radon as a relatively minor health issue has been radically altered: observations in Sweden, Canada, and the U.S. have revealed the high incidence of elevated radon levels in ordinary houses and the extreme hazard of inhaling radon decay products. These findings have lead to a wide range of activities and intensive research aimed at limiting human exposure to radon. This is one of the few books to provide a comprehensive, insightful analysis of the radon problem. Papers reflecting the most current research critically review all major aspects of this issue, each providing sufficient detail to be accessible to those who are technically trained but lack prior direct experience. Coverage includes the generation and migration of radon in source material, the physical and chemical behavior of radon, current evidence on the health effects and risk of exposure, and the strategic and tactical aspects of controlling exposures.

Author : Akira Katase
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1998-09-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814544993

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Radon And Thoron In The Human Environment - Proceedings Of The 7th Tohwa Univ International Symposium by Akira Katase Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Radon
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030030475042

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Radon and the Environment by Anonim Pdf

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789241547673

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WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon by World Health Organization Pdf

This handbook focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population. Information is provided on the selection of devices to measure radon levels and on procedures for the reliable measurement of these levels. Discussed also are control options for radon in new dwellings, radon reduction in existing dwellings as well as assessment of the costs and benefits of different radon prevention and remedial actions. Also covered are radon risk communication strategies and organization of national radon programs.--Publisher's description.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Air quality
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045598542

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Residential Radon Contamination and Indoor Quality Research Needs by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment Pdf

Author : Mueller Associates,SYSCON Corporation,Brookhaven National Laboratory
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1988-07-01
Category : Air
ISBN : 0891168230

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Handbook Of Radon In Buildings by Mueller Associates,SYSCON Corporation,Brookhaven National Laboratory Pdf

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Author : Giuseppe Furlan,L Tommasino
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993-02-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814553711

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Radon Monitoring In Radioprotection, Environmental And/or Earth Sciences - Proceedings Of The Second Workshop by Giuseppe Furlan,L Tommasino Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Radiation Effects Research,Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999-06-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309173674

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Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water by National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Radiation Effects Research,Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water Pdf

The Safe Drinking Water Act directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the quality of drinking water, including its concentration of radon, an acknowledged carcinogen. This book presents a valuable synthesis of information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water, including comprehensive reviews of data on the transfer of radon from water to indoor air and on outdoor levels of radon in the United States. It also presents a new analysis of a biokinetic model developed to determine the risks posed by ingestion of radon and reviews inhalation risks and the carcinogenesis process. The volume includes scenarios for quantifying the reduction in health risk that might be achieved by a program to reduce public exposure to radon. Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water, reflecting research and analysis mandated by 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, provides comment on a variety of methods to reduce radon entry into homes and to reduce the concentrations of radon in indoor air and in water. The models, analysis, and reviews of literature contained in this book are intended to provide information that EPA will need to set a new maximum contaminant level, as it is required to do in 2000.

Author : John Edwin Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Atmospheric radioactivity
ISBN : UCSD:31822021897186

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Natural Environmental Radioactivity from Radon 222 by John Edwin Pearson Pdf

Author : Raymond H. Johnson,United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Radiation Programs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Natural gas
ISBN : UOM:39015041539928

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Assessment of Potential Radiological Health Effects from Radon in Natural Gas by Raymond H. Johnson,United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Radiation Programs Pdf