Development of statistical model for predicting terrestrial gamma radiation dose

Garba, Nuraddeen Nasiru; Saleh, Muneer Aziz; Ramli, Ahmad Termizi; Sanusi, M.S.M.; Hanifah, Noor Zati Hani Abu

doi:10.1080/15275922.2021.1976316

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“…The longitude and latitude of each sample point were recorded using Global positioning system (GPS). The meter readings were in milli roentgen per hour (mRh -1 ), and the mean TGRD readings were converted to nGyh -1 using the recommended conversion factor of 1 mR h -1 to 8700 nGyh -1 (Garba et al, 2021).…”

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Terrestrial gamma radiation dose (TGRD) levels in northern zone of Bauchi, Nigeria: mapping and statistical relationship between gamma dose rates and geological formations

Ibrahim

Koki

Maibulangu

et al. 2023

Gadau J Pure Allied Sci

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This present study aims to obtain baseline data of environmental terrestrial radiation and to assess the corresponding health risk in the ambient environment in Bauchi north. The Terrestrial gamma radiation dose rates (TGRD) of study area were measured on-site using a portable Radiation alert milli roentgen (mR) survey meter, with a total of 280 measured points which covered all geological formations of the study area. The TGRD ranged from 60.90 nGyh-1 to 313.20 nGyh-1 with a mean value of 165.48 nGyh-1, which is about two times higher than the world average value of 59 nGyh-1 . Geological formation (Granites) was found to have the highest mean TGRD value of 194.88 nGyh-1. Likewise, Geological formation (Quartenary sedimentary) appeared to have the lowest mean TGRD value of 151.82 nGyh-1. The map for the distribution and exposure rate due to TGRD for the study area was also plotted using Golden surfer 12 software. One-way ANOVA was used to investigate the variation of the significant difference between the geological formations with TGRD, which shows the influence of geological formation on the measured TGRD values of the study area. Measured data could further be used to evaluate the public radiation exposure and in formulating safety standards and radiological guidelines.

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Section: Measurement Of Terrestrial Gamma Radiation Dose (Tgrd) Ratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Terrestrial gamma radiation dose (TGRD) levels in northern zone of Bauchi, Nigeria: mapping and statistical relationship between gamma dose rates and geological formations

Ibrahim

Koki

Maibulangu

et al. 2023

Gadau J Pure Allied Sci

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In situ assessment of terrestrial gamma radiation dose and associated radiological hazards in Katsina State, Nigeria

Garba

Abdulkadir

Rabiu

et al. 2023

Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies

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Development of statistical model for predicting terrestrial gamma radiation dose

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Terrestrial gamma radiation dose (TGRD) levels in northern zone of Bauchi, Nigeria: mapping and statistical relationship between gamma dose rates and geological formations

Terrestrial gamma radiation dose (TGRD) levels in northern zone of Bauchi, Nigeria: mapping and statistical relationship between gamma dose rates and geological formations

In situ assessment of terrestrial gamma radiation dose and associated radiological hazards in Katsina State, Nigeria

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