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Natural gamma radiation map (MARNA) and indoor radon levels in Spain
AbstractDuring the last decade, the Department of Applied and Medical Physics has been involved in the development of a radiation protection programme. In the framework of this programme, measurements of indoor radon, principally, have been carried out nationwide. Geometric mean radon concentrations of 45 Bq m−3 in the whole country and 130 Bq m−3 in the high natural radiation area have been estimated. On the other hand, the so-called MARNA Project is developed into the framework of an agreement subscribed between the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) and the National Uranium (ENUSA), the first phase of which has been the elaboration of the Natural Gamma Radiation Map of Spain on the scale of 1:1,000,000 using radiometric data generated in the 30 years of the lifetime of the ancient National Uranium Exploration and Investigation Plan mainly through airborne, carborne, and by foot surveys, within the MARNA Project itself. The lowest averaged dose rate from external gamma radiation (19.3 nGyh−1) was found in carbonate bedrock and the highest (87.7 nGyh−1) was found in granite and clay bedrock. This paper summarizes the main results obtained from the measurements performed in both projects, with special interest in those concerning the correlation between the data reported in order to conclude about the potential benefit of the MARNA maps in the definition of affected areas in the country.
Natural gamma radiation map (MARNA) and indoor radon levels in Spain
AbstractDuring the last decade, the Department of Applied and Medical Physics has been involved in the development of a radiation protection programme. In the framework of this programme, measurements of indoor radon, principally, have been carried out nationwide. Geometric mean radon concentrations of 45 Bq m−3 in the whole country and 130 Bq m−3 in the high natural radiation area have been estimated. On the other hand, the so-called MARNA Project is developed into the framework of an agreement subscribed between the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) and the National Uranium (ENUSA), the first phase of which has been the elaboration of the Natural Gamma Radiation Map of Spain on the scale of 1:1,000,000 using radiometric data generated in the 30 years of the lifetime of the ancient National Uranium Exploration and Investigation Plan mainly through airborne, carborne, and by foot surveys, within the MARNA Project itself. The lowest averaged dose rate from external gamma radiation (19.3 nGyh−1) was found in carbonate bedrock and the highest (87.7 nGyh−1) was found in granite and clay bedrock. This paper summarizes the main results obtained from the measurements performed in both projects, with special interest in those concerning the correlation between the data reported in order to conclude about the potential benefit of the MARNA maps in the definition of affected areas in the country.
Natural gamma radiation map (MARNA) and indoor radon levels in Spain
Quindós Poncela, L.S. (author) / Fernández, P.L. (author) / Gómez Arozamena, J. (author) / Sainz, C. (author) / Fernández, J.A. (author) / Suarez Mahou, E. (author) / Martin Matarranz, J.L. (author) / Cascón, M.C. (author)
Environmental International ; 29 ; 1091-1096
2003-04-08
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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