Search Results - "Maringer, F."

Research summary of the EMPIR MetroRADON project by Wiedner, H., Maringer, F.J., Stietka, M.

“…In this paper, a comprehensive overview on the achievements and generated research results beyond the state-of-the-art is given based on the working structure…”
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Radon in drinking water: Comparison and evaluation of two ionisation chamber activity measurement methods by Wiedner, H., Lotter, K., Karner, P., Friedmann, H., Maringer, F.J.

“…In this study the radon activity concentration of water samples from the so called "Thermenlinie" are measured using two different techniques: currents…”
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INTRODUCTION AND TESTING OF A SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE RADON EMANATION by Kabrt, F, Baumgartner, A, Stietka, M, Maringer, F J

“…The radioactive noble gas radon is identified as the highest risk factor for lung cancer after smoking. The exhalation of radon from building materials can…”
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Production and characterization of a traceable NORM material and its use in proficiency testing of gamma-ray spectrometry laboratories by Wiedner, H., Riedl, J., Maringer, F.J., Baumgartner, A., Stietka, M., Kabrt, F.

“…This paper outlines the process of characterizing a new NORM material for proficiency testing made of quartz sand with significantly elevated levels of 226Ra…”
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Indoor radon, geogenic radon surrogates and geology – Investigations on their correlation by Friedmann, H., Baumgartner, A., Bernreiter, M., Gräser, J., Gruber, V., Kabrt, F., Kaineder, H., Maringer, F.J., Ringer, W., Seidel, C., Wurm, G.

“…The indoor radon concentration was measured in most houses in a couple of municipalities in Austria. At the same time the activity concentration of radium in…”
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A quick technique to improve the geometry characterisation of aged HPGe detectors for MC code efficiency calculation by Moser, H., Maringer, F.J.

“…During the EMRP JRP MetroMETAL project a detector image of an aged HPGe gamma-ray detector was created for MC efficiency calculation. Using the nominal…”
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The uncertainty in the radon hazard classification of areas as a function of the number of measurements by Friedmann, H., Baumgartner, A., Gruber, V., Kaineder, H., Maringer, F.J., Ringer, W., Seidel, C.

“…The administration in many countries demands a classification of areas concerning their radon risk taking into account the requirements of the EU Basic Safety…”
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Radon and other natural radionuclides in drinking water in Austria: Measurement and assessment by Gruber, V., Maringer, F.J., Landstetter, C.

“…According to the European Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC a pilot project for the assessment of the radiological situation of drinking water was realized in…”
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A COMPARISON OF RADON INDOOR MEASUREMENTS WITH INTERPOLATED RADON SOIL GAS VALUES USING THE INVERSE WEIGHTING METHOD ON MEASURED RESULTS by Kabrt, F, Baumgartner, A, Stietka, M, Friedmann, H, Gruber, V, Ringer, W, Maringer, F J

“…The European Basic Safety Standards demand the prediction of areas where a significant number of households exceed the reference level for the radon activity…”
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Reference materials produced for a European metrological research project focussing on measurements of NORM by Larijani, C., Pearce, A.K., Regan, P.H., Russell, B.C., Jerome, S.M., Crespo, M.T., de Felice, P., Lutter, G., Maringer, F., Mazánová, M.

“…Reliable measurement of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials is of significance in order to comply with environmental regulations and for radiological…”
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Activity measurement and effective dose modelling of natural radionuclides in building material by Maringer, F.J., Baumgartner, A., Rechberger, F., Seidel, C., Stietka, M.

“…In this paper the assessment of natural radionuclides' activity concentration in building materials, calibration requirements and related indoor exposure dose…”
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Development of standard methods for activity measurement of natural radionuclides in waterworks as basis for dose and risk assessment—First results of an Austrian study by Stietka, M., Baumgartner, A., Seidel, C., Maringer, F.J.

“…A comprehensive study with the aim to evaluate the risks due to radiation exposure for workers in water supply is conducted in 21 Austrian waterworks. The…”
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An intercomparison of Monte Carlo codes used in gamma-ray spectrometry by Vidmar, T., Aubineau-Laniece, I., Anagnostakis, M.J., Arnold, D., Brettner-Messler, R., Budjas, D., Capogni, M., Dias, M.S., De Geer, L-E., Fazio, A., Gasparro, J., Hult, M., Hurtado, S., Jurado Vargas, M., Laubenstein, M., Lee, K.B., Lee, Y-K., Lepy, M-C., Maringer, F-J., Medina Peyres, V., Mille, M., Moralles, M., Nour, S., Plenteda, R., Rubio Montero, M.P., Sima, O., Tomei, C., Vidmar, G.

“…In an intercomparison exercise, the Monte Carlo codes most commonly used in gamma-ray spectrometry today were compared with each other in order to gauge the…”
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A new method for determining the efficiency of large-area beta sources constructed from anodized aluminum foils by Stanga, D., Maringer, F.J., Ionescu, E.

“…A new method has been developed for determining the efficiency of large-area beta sources in anodized aluminum foils using transmission measurements. The…”
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Radioactive waste management: Review on clearance levels and acceptance criteria legislation, requirements and standards by Maringer, F.J., Šuráň, J., Kovář, P., Chauvenet, B., Peyres, V., García-Toraño, E., Cozzella, M.L., De Felice, P., Vodenik, B., Hult, M., Rosengård, U., Merimaa, M., Szücs, L., Jeffery, C., Dean, J.C.J., Tymiński, Z., Arnold, D., Hinca, R., Mirescu, G.

“…In 2011 the joint research project Metrology for Radioactive Waste Management (MetroRWM)11This joint research project is financially supported by the European…”
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There’s more to medicine than machines by Maringer, Elizabeth F., Shiland, Jay, Brodie, Daniel

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Long-term monitoring of the Danube river—Sampling techniques, radionuclide metrology and radioecological assessment by Maringer, F.J., Gruber, V., Hrachowitz, M., Baumgartner, A., Weilner, S., Seidel, C.

“…Sampling techniques and radiometric methods, developed and applied in a comprehensive radioecological study of the Danube River are presented. 1 1 The…”
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Standards and experience in radon measurement and regulation of radon mitigation in Austria by Maringer, F.J., Kaineder, H., Nadschläger, E., Sperker, S.

“…Over the past 15 years scientific research and application-oriented research were carried out in Austria to resolve the radon problem. In this paper, the…”
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Radon risk in Alpine regions in Austria: risk assessment as a settlement planning strategy by Gruber, V., Baumgartner, A., Seidel, C., Maringer, F. J.

“…Soil gas radon measurements complement indispensable and well-established radon indoor measurements in Austria. Radon in soil gas is a result of geochemical…”
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Results and conclusions of the Austrian radon mitigation project ‘SARAH’ by Maringer, F.J., Akis, M.G., Kaineder, H., Kindl, P., Kralik, C., Lettner, H., Lueginger, S., Nadschläger, E., Ringer, W., Rolle, R., Schönhofer, F., Sperker, S., Stadtmann, H., Steger, F., Steinhäusler, F., Tschurlovits, M., Winkler, R.

“…The Austrian radon mitigation joint research project SARAH (supported by the Austrian Ministry of Economy and the Government of Upper Austria), a 2-year…”
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