Published September 1996 | Version v1
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Radon metrology

Creators

  • 1. National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton (United Kingdom)

Description

NRPB carries out calibrations of various types of radon and radon decay product measurement systems for its own purposes and for laboratories throughout Europe. There are currently two radon calibration facilities at NRPB: a 43 m3 radon chamber and the Fast Radon Exposure Device (FRED), a sealed steel drum. The radon chamber is used for active radon detection systems and the calibration of large numbers of passive detectors. Fred has a high radon concentration and is used to calibrate small numbers of passive radon gas detectors in a short period. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiological Protection Bulletin
Journal Issue
no.181
Journal Page Range
p. 28.
ISSN
0308-4272
CODEN
RDPBAG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28005353
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
CALIBRATION; EMANOMETERS; RADIATION MONITORING; RADON; VALIDATION
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORING; NONMETALS; RADIATION DETECTORS; RARE GASES; TESTING