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[en] This report describes a field study conducted at the Ambrosia Lake, New Mexico, UMTRA site to obtain data for calibrating the RTRAK Sodium Iodide (NaI) detectors for estimating concentrations of Ra-226 in surface soil. The statistical analyses indicate that the data are useful for estimating the calibration equations. Several statistical models are used to evaluate which model is best as a basis for the calibration equations. A procedure is provided for using the estimated calibration equations and extensive RTRAK measurements to estimate the average Ra-226 concentration on 100-m2 land areas to determine whether additional remedial action is needed. The UMTRA Project office proposes to use the RTRAK for cleanup verification of surface Ra-226 contamination. The system enables 100% coverage of areas having undergone remedial action. The sensitivity of the system enables verification at less than 5 pCi/g averaged over 100 m2, as specified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards (40 CFR Part 192). This analysis demonstrates RTRAK's ability to meet reasonable standards of statistical accuracy, using commonly accepted procedures. 5 refs., 8 figs., 1 tab
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Jun 1988; 32 p; Available from NTIS, PC A03/MF A01; 1 as DE88012510; Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products.
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BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES, BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES, COMPUTER CODES, DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION, EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI, HEAVY NUCLEI, ISOTOPES, MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, MINUTES LIVING RADIOISOTOPES, MONITORING, NORTH AMERICA, NUCLEI, RADIATION DETECTORS, RADIOISOTOPES, RADON ISOTOPES, SCINTILLATION COUNTERS, SOLID SCINTILLATION DETECTORS, SOLID WASTES, TAILINGS, USA, WASTES
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