Performance comparison of electronic radon monitors

Appl Radiat Isot. 2013 Nov:81:238-41. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.03.024. Epub 2013 Mar 24.

Abstract

The electronic radon monitors are noted for their convenience and acceptable accuracy. Even so, it is necessary to reassure their data quality regularly. We utilized a performance comparison system for this purpose. The instruments in our laboratories (Alphaguard, RAD7, RTM-2100 and Safety Siren) were tested via the comparison experiments. We conclude that by utilizing this system with the concept of calibration factor, it can be helpful to decide whether to send the monitors back to the original manufacturers for adjustment.

Keywords: Electronic radon monitors; Performance comparison; Radon.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants, Radioactive / analysis*
  • Air Pollution, Indoor / analysis*
  • Background Radiation*
  • Electronics / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / instrumentation*
  • Radon / analysis*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Air Pollutants, Radioactive
  • Radon