Published May 2000 | Version v1
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The Radioraptor. Radiation protection by removal of radon decay products

Creators

  • 1. Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums, humanistisches Gymnasium Hamburg, Hamburg (Germany)

Description

The authors investigate if and how the radiation dose to which the human body is exposed during X-ray examinations or air travel can be ''saved'' elsewhere. Using a vacuum cleaner and special filters, airborne radon decay products can be removed, balancing the total radiation exposure

Abstract (German)

Untersucht wird, wie bei einer Roentgenuntersuchung oder bei einer Flugreise auf den Koerper uebertragene Strahlendosis an anderer Stelle eingespart werden kann. Mit einem Staubsauger und geeigneten Filtern laesst sich die Luft von den Radonzerfallsprodukten reinigen und die Strahlenexposition ausgleichen. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Der Radioraptor. Strahlenschutz durch Beseitigung von Radonzerfallsprodukten

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Junge Wissenschaft
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
58
Journal Page Range
p. 28-33
ISSN
0179-8529
CODEN
JUWEER

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
31036178
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AIR FILTERS; AIR FLOW; DAUGHTER PRODUCTS; DECONTAMINATION; EFFICIENCY; GAMMA DETECTION; INHALATION; PURIFICATION; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADON; SHIELDING; VENTILATION
Descriptors DEC
CLEANING; DETECTION; ELEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; FILTERS; FLUID FLOW; FLUIDS; GAS FLOW; GASES; INTAKE; ISOTOPES; NONMETALS; POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT; RADIATION DETECTION; RARE GASES