Field studies of radon in rocks, soils, and water. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Linda C.S. Gundersen, Richard B. Wanty.
• Authors: Gundersen, L. C. S; Wanty, Richard B
• Contents: Preface -- Part 1: Studies of Radon in Rocks and Soil -- Section 1: Techniques for Measuring Radon in Soil Methods of Characterization of Ground for Assessment of Indoor Radon Potential at a Site, /by Allan B. Tanner -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Emanation Process -- Permeability -- Diffusion -- Models of the Soil Regime Near a House -- Radon Measurement Methods -- Short-Term Meteorological Effects -- Seasonal Effects -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Appendix A. Derivation of the Radon Availability Number (RAN) -- Appendix B. Derivation of the Relations among Permeability, Flow Rate, and Pressures in the Hemispherical Geometry of the Sampling Hole -- Appendix C. Derivation of Relations among Permeability, Flow Rate, and Pressures for Radial Flow into a Cylindrical Sampling Hole -- Simple Techniques for Soil-Gas and Water Sampling for Radon Analysis, /by G.M. Reimer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Soil-Gas Sampling Technique -- Water Sample Collecting Technique -- References Cited -- A Preliminary Evaluation of Environmental Factors Influencing Day-to-Day and Seasonal Soil-Gas Radon Concentrations, /by Sigrid Asher-Bolinder, Douglass E. Owen, and R. Randall Schumann -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Importance of Time Scales -- Previous Studies -- Site Description -- Methods -- Discussion -- Summary -- References Cited -- Derivation of Radon Migration Rates in the Surficial Environment by Use of Helium Injection Experiments, /by G.M. Reimer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Setting -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Section 2: Geologic Field Studies Radon in Sheared Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks, /by Linda C.S. Gundersen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Boyertown, Pennsylvania -- Brookneal Zone, Virginia -- Glen Gardner, New Jersey -- Montgomery County, Maryland -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- The Geology and Geochemistry of Soils in Boyertown and Easton, Pennsylvania, /by Sherry S. Agard and Linda C.S. Gundersen, -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geology of Boyertown and Easton -- Definition and General Properties of Soils -- Soils of Boyertown and Easton -- Radon Emanation of Soils -- Discussion -- Summary and Conclusions -- References Cited -- Radon in Soil Gas and Gamma-Ray Activity of Rocks and Soils at the Mulligan Quarry, Clinton, New Jersey, /by Mitchell E. Henry, Margret E. Kaeding, and Donald Monteverde -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geologic Setting -- General Uranium Distribution -- Methods of Study -- Results and Discussion -- Summary -- References Cited -- Radon in Soil Gas Along Active Faults in Central California, /by Chi-Yu King, Calvin Walkingstick, and David Basler -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Monitoring Sites -- Monitoring Technique -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Radon Emanation from Uranium Mill Tailings, /by Edward R. Landa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Radium- -- Contents and Radon Emanation Coefficients of Particle-Size Fractions of Alkaline, Acid, and Mixed Uranium Mill Tailings -- Influence of Ore Type and Milling Process on Radon- -- Emanation Coefficients of Uranium Mill Tailings -- References Cited -- Section 3: Estimating Radon Potential Use of Aerial Gamma-Ray Data to Estimate Relative Amounts of Radon in Soil Gas, /by Joseph S. Duval -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Aerial Gamma-Ray Surveys and Radon -- Distribution of Radium in New Jersey -- Indoor Radon in New Jersey -- Discussion -- Radon Hazard Assessment -- Conclusions -- References Cited -- Regional Radon Characterizations, /by R. Thomas Peake and R. Randall Schumann -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Factors Controlling Radon Concentrations in Soils -- Driving Forces and Basement Versus Nonbasement Homes -- Assessment Scales -- Assessment Techniques -- Correlations between Equivalent Uranium and Indoor Radon Data -- A Case Study -- Discussion -- Summary and Conclusions -- References Cited -- Reconnaissance Approach to Using Geology and Soil-Gas Radon Concentrations for Making Rapid and Preliminary Estimates of Indoor Radon Potential, /by G.M. Reimer, Linda C.S. Gundersen, S.L. Szarzi, and J.M. Been -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geologic Setting -- Analytical Technique -- Data and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Part 2: Studies of Radon in Water Section 1: Introduction A Review of the Chemical Processes Affecting the Mobility of Radionuclides in Natural Waters, with Applications, /by Richard B. Wanty and Robert Schoen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Effects of Natural Radionuclides on Health -- Inorganic Chemistry of Radon and its Parent Elements -- Summary of Selected Studies -- Summary and Conclusions -- References Cited -- Radionuclides in Ground Water, Rock and Soil, and Indoor Air of the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada-A Literature Review and Summary of Data, /by Robert T. Paulsen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Historical Perspective -- Maine -- New Hampshire -- Vermont -- Massachusetts -- Rhode Island -- Connecticut -- New York -- Canada-Southern Ontario -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Section 2: Techniques for Measuring Radon in Water Sampling and Analysis of Dissolved Radon- -- in Water by the De-emanation Method, /by In Che Yang -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Experimental Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Summary -- References Cited -- A Comparison of Two Techniques for Radon-222 Measurement in Water Samples, /by Ann Mullin and Richard B. Wanty -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Section 3: Field Studies of Radon in Surface and Ground Waters Use of Radon Measurements in Carters Creek, Maury County, Tennessee, to Determine Location and Magnitude of Ground-Water Seepage, /by Roger W. Lee and Este F. Hollyday -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Radon Cycling in Ground-Water and Surface-Water Systems -- Characterization of Base Flow -- Application to Carters Creek, Tennessee -- Methods -- Results and Discussion -- References Cited -- Geologic and Geochemical Factors Controlling Uranium, Radium-226, and Radon-222 in Ground Water, Newark Basin, New Jersey, /by Zoltan Szabo and Otto S. Zapecza -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sources of Uranium -- Sampling and Analysis -- Radionuclide Activities and Distribution in Ground Water -- Determination of Sources of Radioactivity by Borehole Geophysics and Test-Core Analysis -- Ground-Water Geochemistry of Uranium and Radium in the Newark Basin -- Controls on Dissolved Radon-222 Concentration in the Newark Basin -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References Cited -- Radium-226, Radium-228, and Radon-222 in Ground Water of the Chickies Quartzite, Southeastern Pennsylvania, /by L. DeWayne Cecil, Lisa A. Senior, and Karen L. Vogel -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geohydrologic Setting -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Radium and Radon in Ground Water -- Conclusions -- References Cited -- Radon in Ground Water of Carson Valley, West-Central Nevada, /by Michael S. Lico and Timothy G. Rowe -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geohydrologic Setting -- Distribution of Radon in the Ground Water -- Geologic and Geochemical Controls on Radon in the Ground Water -- Summary -- References Cited -- Geochemistry of Ground Water and Radionuclide Mobility in Two Areas of the Reading Prong, Eastern Pennsylvania, /by Richard B. Wanty, Paul H. Briggs, and Linda C. S. Gundersen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geology and Ground-Water Chemistry of the Study Areas -- Methods of Sampling, Analysis, and Data Treatment -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- References Cited -- Radionuclides in the Puerco and Lower Little Colorado River Basins, New Mexico and Arizona, Before --, /by John R. Gray and Robert H. Webb -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Radionuclide Activities at U.S. Geological Survey Gaging Stations -- Characterization of Quality of Ground Water -- Areal and Temporal Variations in Water Quality -- Processes Controlling the Movement of Radionuclides -- Discussion -- References Cited -- Uranium, Radium, and Radon in Deeply Buried Sediments of the U.S. Gulf Coast, /by Thomas F. Kraemer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Geologic Setting -- Uranium -- Radium -- Radon -- Conclusions -- References Cited -- Radon, Helium, and Other Gases in Shallow Ground Waters of Uraniferous Holocene Alluvium, Flodelle Creek, Stevens County, Northeast Washington, /by James K. Otton and G.M. Reimer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Chemistry of Radon and Helium -- Site Description -- Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Appendix A. Calculation of Expected Radon Yield -- References Cited --
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 553.97; Radon -- Measurement; Radon -- Environmental aspects -- Measurement; Rocks -- Analysis; Radioactive substances in soils -- Measurement; Radioactive pollution of water -- Measurement; Groundwater -- Analysis
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000158144
• Related ISBNs: 9781000115345; 9781000133295; 9781003070177
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