Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water

by Linda C. S. Gundersen, Richard B. Wanty

Overview

Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water focuses on the principal sources of indoor radon and detecting radon through geochemical and hydrological studies of ground water. The book addresses how to measure radon, covers geological field study techniques, and presents techniques for assessing radon potential. The geochemical and hydrological studies of ground water cover such areas as health effects and radionuclides in geology. Techniques for measuring radon in ground water are also provided. Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water is an excellent practical guide for geologists, geochemists, ground water professionals, and geophysicists interested in radon.

Features

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873719551
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/30/1992
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Linda C. S. Gundersen and Richard B. Wanty

Table of Contents

Preface -- Part 1: Studies of Radon in Rocks and Soil -- Section 1: Techniques for Measuring Radon in Soil Methods of Characterization of Ground for Assessment of Indoor Radon Potential at a Site, /by Allan B. Tanner -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Emanation Process -- Permeability -- Diffusion -- Models of the Soil Regime Near a House -- Radon Measurement Methods -- Short-Term Meteorological Effects -- Seasonal Effects -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Appendix A. Derivation of the Radon Availability Number (RAN) -- Appendix B. Derivation of the Relations among Permeability, Flow Rate, and Pressures in the Hemispherical Geometry of the Sampling Hole -- Appendix C. Derivation of Relations among Permeability, Flow Rate, and Pressures for Radial Flow into a Cylindrical Sampling Hole -- Simple Techniques for Soil-Gas and Water Sampling for Radon Analysis, /by G.M. Reimer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Soil-Gas Sampling Technique -- Water Sample Collecting Technique -- References Cited -- A Preliminary Evaluation of Environmental Factors Influencing Day-to-Day and Seasonal Soil-Gas Radon Concentrations, /by Sigrid Asher-Bolinder, Douglass E. Owen, and R. Randall Schumann -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Importance of Time Scales -- Previous Studies -- Site Description -- Methods -- Discussion -- Summary -- References Cited -- Derivation of Radon Migration Rates in the Surficial Environment by Use of Helium Injection Experiments, /by G.M. Reimer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Setting -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Section 2: Geologic Field Studies Radon in Sheared Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks, /by Linda C.S. Gundersen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Boyertown, Pennsylvania -- Brookneal Zone, Virginia -- Glen Gardner, New Jersey -- Montgomery County, Maryland -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- The Geology and Geochemistry of Soils in Boyertown and Easton,