Integrated natural radiation exposure studies in stable Yugoslav rural communities

Žunić, Zora S.; McLaughlin, J.; Walsh, Ciara; Birovljev, A.; Simopoulos, S.E.; Jakupi, B.; Gordanić, Vojin; Demajo, Miroslav; Trotti, F.; Falk, Rolf; Vanmarcke, H.; Paridaens, J.; Fujimoto, Kenzo

doi:10.1016/s0048-9697(01)00702-1

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“…They also compared the results with contemporary measurements and found a larger correlation coefficient of about 0.877. Retrospective dosimetry was also applied in combination with contemporary measurements in two stable rural communities in Yugoslavia [183]. Paridaens et al [184] used the volumetric trap method for the samples from several European countries and emphasized that polyester materials were the best for the volumetric method for retrospective dosimetry.…”

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Formation and growth of tracks in nuclear track materials

Nikezić

2004

Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports

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This paper reviews some aspects of solid-state nuclear track detectors (SSNTDs) and their applications in the radon and other research fields. Several geometrical models for the track growth given in the literature are described and compared. It is found that different models give close results for the dimensions of track openings.One of the main parameters that govern track formation is the bulk etch rate V b . Dependences of V b on different parameters such as the preparation procedures, etching conditions, irradiation before etching, etc. are examined. A review of existing methods for determination of the bulk etch rate and track etch rate V t is also given. Examples of V t functions for some detectors are presented. Some unsolved questions related to V t and some contradictory experimental results published in the literature are also summarized in the paper.Applications of SSNTDs for radon and progeny measurements are discussed. New designs of diffusion chambers that have appeared in the last few years are portrayed. A review of analytical and Monte Carlo methods for the calculation of the calibration factors in radon measurements is presented.Particular attention has been given to methods of long-term passive measurements of radon progeny with SSNTDs. These measurements are rather difficult and there is not yet a widely accepted solution. One possible solution based on the LR 115 SSNTD is outlined here.Methods for retrospective radon measurements are also described. Various applications of SSNTDs in other fields of physics and other sciences are briefly reviewed at the end of the paper. #

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Section: Applications Of Retrospective Radon Dosimetrymentioning

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Formation and growth of tracks in nuclear track materials

Nikezić

2004

Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports

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“…In Balkan region there is the tendency to the increasing of the indoor radon concentrations during the ageing of the dwellings, but the different techniques or retrospective radon measurements gives the different values for expected value of decade increasing coefficient (VT retro technique gives higher value of decade increasing coefficient than ST technique) [10,11,14,[23][24][25]. It can be explained by the significant influence of aerosol concentration on the assessment of retrospective value of radon concentration by surface trap technique.…”

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Identification and assessment of elevated exposure to natural radiation in Balkan region (Serbia)

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Abstract. The paper deals with a specific aspect of a general survey, that is being carried out during last ten years in several regions of Serbia (former Yugoslavia, former Serbia and Montenegro) to assess population exposure to natural radioactivity based on geochemical and integrative pattern research approach. The originality regarding this work is related to the facts such as follows: the first identification and assessment of high areas of natural radiation in Serbia which provides insight into its regional characteristics, the interpretation of the results in terms of geological aspects, building types and human habits, the first introduction and field applicability of both (surface and volume trap) retro techniques in Serbia and assessment of doses and risks to the population in investigated high natural radiation rural communities.

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“…Samples were collected at Gornja Stubla, Kosovo (identified as an area with high natural radiation by Zunic et al, 2001), Bratoselce and Presevo in October 2002and at Han Pijesak in April 2003and November 2003 (Fig. 1).…”

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