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Radiation and Radon

Radiation is all around us. As natural isotopes continuously degrade, they release α-particles, β-particles and γ-rays.

I live (relatively) close to a natural out-gassing area called the "Reading Prong" which is an area that extends from Reading, Pennsylvania up through northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. This area contains higher levels of uranium than surrounding areas of these associated states. [1]

I purchased a radiation monitor (Geiger Counter) from Aware Electronics in 2005 to monitor the radon levels in the basement. I settled on their product as it can be easily interfaced to a monitoring computer and the results can be graphed and updated regularly.

Currently, I am monitoring natural occurring radiation in the basement. The graphs below plots micro rads (uR) vs time.

1. Schutz, D. Geology of the Reading Prong. Environment. 1987: 29(2). pp:14-15

These graphs were created from within the AWARE Electronics program. For a sample of the batch file please click HERE

To purchase a similar geiger counter and find links to other radiation monitors online, please visit the website of Aware Electronics.

Last updated : September 4, 2009

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