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Radon, the lognormal distribution and deviation from it by Daraktchieva, Z, Miles, J C H, McColl, N

“…It has been recognised for many years that the distributions of indoor radon concentrations in many countries conform more or less closely to a lognormal…”
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A statistical evaluation of the geogenic controls on indoor radon concentrations and radon risk by Appleton, J.D., Miles, J.C.H.

“…ANOVA is used to show that approximately 25% of the total variation of indoor radon concentrations in England and Wales can be explained by the mapped bedrock…”
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Comparison of Northern Ireland radon maps based on indoor radon measurements and geology with maps derived by predictive modelling of airborne radiometric and ground permeability data by Appleton, J.D., Miles, J.C.H., Young, M.

“…Publicly available information about radon potential in Northern Ireland is currently based on indoor radon results averaged over 1-km grid squares, an…”
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Seasonal variation of radon concentrations in UK homes by Miles, J C H, Howarth, C B, Hunter, N

“…The patterns of seasonal variation of radon concentrations were measured in 91 homes in five regions of the UK over a period of two years. The results showed…”
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Pilot study of the application of Tellus airborne radiometric and soil geochemical data for radon mapping by Appleton, J.D., Miles, J.C.H., Green, B.M.R., Larmour, R.

“…The scope for using Tellus Project airborne gamma-ray spectrometer and soil geochemical data to predict the probability of houses in Northern Ireland having…”
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Soil radium, soil gas radon and indoor radon empirical relationships to assist in post-closure impact assessment related to near-surface radioactive waste disposal by Appleton, J.D., Cave, M.R., Miles, J.C.H., Sumerling, T.J.

“…Least squares (LS), Theil’s (TS) and weighted total least squares (WTLS) regression analysis methods are used to develop empirical relationships between radium…”
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A record-based case–control study of natural background radiation and the incidence of childhood leukaemia and other cancers in Great Britain during 1980–2006 by Kendall, G M, Little, M P, Wakeford, R, Bunch, K J, Miles, J C H, Vincent, T J, Meara, J R, Murphy, M F G

“…We conducted a large record-based case–control study testing associations between childhood cancer and natural background radiation. Cases (27 447) born and…”
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Modelling the bimodal distribution of indoor gamma-ray dose-rates in Great Britain by Kendall, G. M., Chernyavskiy, P., Appleton, J. D., Miles, J. C. H., Wakeford, R., Athanson, M., Vincent, T. J., McColl, N. P., Little, M. P.

“…Gamma radiation from naturally occurring sources (including directly ionizing cosmic-rays) is a major component of background radiation. An understanding of…”
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Radon activity concentration—a Euromet and BIPM supplementary comparison by Röttger, A., Honig, A., Schmidt, V., Buchröder, H., Rox, A., Butterweck, G., Schuler, Ch, Maringer, F.J., Jachs, P., Edelmaier, R., Michielsen, N., Howarth, C.B., H. Miles, J.C., Vargas, A., Ortega, X., Burian, I., Turtiainen, T., Hagberg, N.

“…For the first time, a comparison of radon activity concentration in air has been performed within the scope of Euromet. In the project 657, ‘Comparison of…”
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Factors affecting indoor radon concentrations in the United Kingdom by Gunby, J A, Darby, S C, Miles, J C, Green, B M, Cox, D R

“…Data collected in a nationwide study on natural radiation exposure in UK dwellings (Wrixon et al. 1988) were re-analyzed to investigate the effects of rock…”
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Sources of error in etched-track radon measurements and a review of passive detectors using results from a series of radon intercomparisons by Ibrahimi, Z.-F., Howarth, C.B., Miles, J.C.H.

“…Etched-track passive radon detectors are a well established and apparently simple technology. As with any measurement system, there are multiple sources of…”
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Performance review of a slide scanner based automated counting system for PADC radon detectors by Ibrahimi, Z.-F., Miles, J.C.H.

“…The HPA operates a radon measuring service determining the radon concentration ( Bq m - 3 ) in enclosed areas using passive PADC (CR-39) detectors. Since 2003…”
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An etched track detector for short-term screening measurements of radon by Ibrahimi, Z-F, Miles, J C H

“…An etched track detector has been developed for use in screening or indicative measurements of radon in homes over an exposure period of 14 days. If the annual…”
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The influence of house characteristics on the effectiveness of radon remedial measures by Naismith, S P, Miles, J C, Scivyer, C R

“…The effectiveness of remedial measures in houses with high radon levels has been tested in 943 houses in the UK. Radon levels were measured for 3 mo before and…”
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Geological controls on radon potential in England by Scheib, C., Appleton, J.D., Miles, J.C.H., Hodgkinson, E.

“…Radon exposure is a chronic and serious geohazard but with the correct knowledge of its distribution provided by an accurate radon potential map, this risk to…”
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Mapping variation in radon potential both between and within geological units by Miles, J C H, Appleton, J D

“…Previously, the potential for high radon levels in UK houses has been mapped either on the basis of grouping the results of radon measurements in houses by…”
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Uncertainties in radon related to house-specific factors and proximity to geological boundaries in England by Hunter, Nezahat, Muirhead, Colin R., Miles, Jon C. H., Appleton, J. Donald

“…Data collected as a part of a survey on radon concentrations from about 40 000 dwellings in England for six contrasting geological units were analysed to…”
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Temporal Variation of Radon Levels in Houses and Implications for Radon Measurement Strategies by MILES, J. C. H

“…The results of continuous measurements of radon and other parameters in four buildings have been used to investigate the causes of temporal variations in radon…”
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Radon daughter exposures in the U.K by Cliff, K D, Wrixon, A D, Green, B M, Miles, J C

“…Exposure due to the inhalation of the short-lived daughters of 222Rn is the single largest contributor to the exposure of the U.K. population. A survey of…”
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The development of the UK radon programme by Kendall, G M, Green, B M R, Miles, J C H, Dixon, D W

“…The natural radioactive gas, radon, is responsible for the largest component of the radiation dose received by the average UK citizen. The risks of exposure to…”
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