A comprehensive study of radon levels and associated radiation doses in Himalayan groundwater

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作者：
Mukesh Prasad
G. Anil Kumar
B. K. Sahoo
R. C. Ramola
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[1] Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,Department of Physics
[2] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,Radiological Physics and Advisory Division
[3] H.N.B. Garhwal University,Department of Physics
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Acta Geophysica | 2018年 / 66卷
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RAD7; RnDuo; Springs; Groundwater; Geohydrology;
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The concentration of radon in groundwater is mainly governed by the radium content in the rocks of the aquifer. The internal exposure to high levels of radon in water is directly associated with the radiological risk to members of public. In this work, radon concentrations were measured in groundwater of Garhwal Himalaya, India, using scintillation detector-based RnDuo and silicon detector-based RAD7 monitors. An inter-comparison exercise was carried out between RnDuo and RAD7 techniques for a few samples to validate the results. The radiation doses associated with the exposure to radon in water were estimated from measured values of activity concentrations. An attempt has been made to see the effect of geology, geohydrology and different types of sources on radon levels in Himalayan groundwater. The experimental techniques and results obtained are discussed in detail.
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页码：1223 / 1231
页数：8
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