Radon-film-badges by solid radiators to complement track detector-based radon monitors

Modeling response of radon track detectors with solid absorbers as radiators

“…1). However, Tommasino et al (2009) have proposed also use of composite absorbers (C-absorbers): a stack of several thin (20 mm) absorber foils stuck together but so that radon can diffuse freely between them. In this case the concentration profile in a single sheet is given by Eqn.…”

“…An alternative design of absorption-based radon monitors has been proposed recently (Tommasino et al, 2009). In this approach the plastic absorber serves as a radiator and is coupled in contact with an external alpha-track detector.…”

“…CDs/DVDs) has been developed (Pressyanov, 2009). A similar approach can be used to model the response of monitors proposed by Tommasino et al (2009) in which the radon absorber (Tommasino and Tommasino, 2008) serves as a radiator for an external alpha-track detector. Such model can be helpful to study the characteristics and/or limitations of this radon detection mode.…”

“…Results for two 'source geometries' and for two of the most widely used alphatrack detectors: CR-39 and Kodak Pathe LR-115 type II are presented. Theoretical estimates are compared with experimental data published by Tommasino et al (2009) and potential applications are discussed.…”

Radon mapping by retrospective measurements – an approach based on CDs/DVDs

“…A method based on the high ability of some polycarbonates, such as Makrofol Ò , to absorb radon was first proposed in 1999 (Pressyanov et al, 1999). The potential of such approach was further commented (Fleischer, 2002) and explored and expanded (Tommasino et al, 2009). The commercial CDs and DVDs are made of materials equivalent to Makrofol.…”