| Abstract: | We feel that this study suggests a relationship among geology, soil gas Rn and the potential for indoor Rn accumulation in this portion of the Reading Prong. There are deviations from a perfect correlation but these are related to inhomogeneities in the geologic environment and perhaps variations in construction techniques of homes in the area. This study also demonstrates that several analyses in a small area may be necessary to adequately determine the Rn distribution for a particular geologic unit. That scale would be determined by the complexity of the local geology. Where no discrete source of elevated Rn supply is found for dwellings having a significant Rn accumulation, the implication is that overall gross permeability may be sufficient to supply Rn from a larger volume of soil and rock. |
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| Citation Author: | Reimer, G. M.; Gundersen, L. C. S. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | A direct correlation among indoor Rn, soil gas Rn and geology in the Reading Prong near Boyertown, Pennsylvania; 1989; Article; Journal; Health Physics; Reimer, G. M.; Gundersen, L. C. S. |
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| Citation Volume: | 57 |
| Citation Year: | 1989 |
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| Text: | A direct correlation among indoor Rn, soil gas Rn and geology in the Reading Prong near Boyertown, Pennsylvania; 1989; Article; Journal; Health Physics; Reimer, G. M.; Gundersen, L. C. S. |
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| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1989 00:00 -0600 |
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