TY  - JOUR
AU  - Čeliković, Igor T.
AU  - Pantelić, Gordana K.
AU  - Vukanac, Ivana
AU  - Krneta-Nikolić, Jelena D.
AU  - Živanović, Miloš Z.
AU  - Cinelli, Giorgia
AU  - Gruber, Valeria
AU  - Baumann, Sebastian
AU  - Ciotoli, Giancarlo
AU  - Poncela, Luis Santiago Quindos
AU  - Rabago, Daniel
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10574
AB  - Radon flux measurements provide information about how much radon rises from the ground toward the atmosphere, thus, they could serve as good predictors of indoor radon concentrations. Although there are many different mapping methods with many different input data, radon flux data are generally missing and are not included for the delineation of radon priority areas (RPA). The aim of this literature review is to investigate to what extent radon flux was used, or could be used, for the delineation of RPAs. Numerous factors influencing radon flux were identified, but quantifying their contribution to radon flux measurement still remains a challenge. Different methods and measuring devices were used for the determination of radon flux, thus it is necessary to identify possible inconsistencies in order to harmonise different radon flux measurements. Due to the complexity of radon flux measurements, only two countries were identified to have performed national surveys on outdoor radon, which were of much smaller scale compared to those on indoor radon. A positive correlation between radon flux and radon quantities, such as radon in soil gas and indoor radon, indicates that radon flux could be used as an input parameter for the estimation of RPA. By reviewing radon flux models, it was concluded that up-to-date modelled radon flux maps have reached excellent spatial resolution and will be further improved, hence, they could serve as an input for the estimation and delineation of RPA.
T2  - Atmosphere
T1  - Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas
VL  - 13
IS  - 12
SP  - 2005
DO  - 10.3390/atmos13122005
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Čeliković, Igor T. and Pantelić, Gordana K. and Vukanac, Ivana and Krneta-Nikolić, Jelena D. and Živanović, Miloš Z. and Cinelli, Giorgia and Gruber, Valeria and Baumann, Sebastian and Ciotoli, Giancarlo and Poncela, Luis Santiago Quindos and Rabago, Daniel",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Radon flux measurements provide information about how much radon rises from the ground toward the atmosphere, thus, they could serve as good predictors of indoor radon concentrations. Although there are many different mapping methods with many different input data, radon flux data are generally missing and are not included for the delineation of radon priority areas (RPA). The aim of this literature review is to investigate to what extent radon flux was used, or could be used, for the delineation of RPAs. Numerous factors influencing radon flux were identified, but quantifying their contribution to radon flux measurement still remains a challenge. Different methods and measuring devices were used for the determination of radon flux, thus it is necessary to identify possible inconsistencies in order to harmonise different radon flux measurements. Due to the complexity of radon flux measurements, only two countries were identified to have performed national surveys on outdoor radon, which were of much smaller scale compared to those on indoor radon. A positive correlation between radon flux and radon quantities, such as radon in soil gas and indoor radon, indicates that radon flux could be used as an input parameter for the estimation of RPA. By reviewing radon flux models, it was concluded that up-to-date modelled radon flux maps have reached excellent spatial resolution and will be further improved, hence, they could serve as an input for the estimation and delineation of RPA.",
journal = "Atmosphere",
title = "Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas",
volume = "13",
number = "12",
pages = "2005",
doi = "10.3390/atmos13122005"
}

Čeliković, I. T., Pantelić, G. K., Vukanac, I., Krneta-Nikolić, J. D., Živanović, M. Z., Cinelli, G., Gruber, V., Baumann, S., Ciotoli, G., Poncela, L. S. Q.,& Rabago, D.. (2022). Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas. in Atmosphere, 13(12), 2005.
https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13122005

Čeliković IT, Pantelić GK, Vukanac I, Krneta-Nikolić JD, Živanović MZ, Cinelli G, Gruber V, Baumann S, Ciotoli G, Poncela LSQ, Rabago D. Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas. in Atmosphere. 2022;13(12):2005.
doi:10.3390/atmos13122005 .

Čeliković, Igor T., Pantelić, Gordana K., Vukanac, Ivana, Krneta-Nikolić, Jelena D., Živanović, Miloš Z., Cinelli, Giorgia, Gruber, Valeria, Baumann, Sebastian, Ciotoli, Giancarlo, Poncela, Luis Santiago Quindos, Rabago, Daniel, "Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas" in Atmosphere, 13, no. 12 (2022):2005,
https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13122005 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bossew, Peter
AU  - Čeliković, Igor T.
AU  - Cinelli, Giorgia
AU  - Ciotoli, Giancarlo
AU  - Domingos, Filipa
AU  - Gruber, Valeria
AU  - Leonardi, Federica
AU  - Nikolov, Jovana
AU  - Pantelić, Gordana K.
AU  - Pereira, Alcides
AU  - Petermann, Eric
AU  - Todorović, Nataša
AU  - Trevisi, Rosabianca
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10637
AB  - Background: Maps are important tools for geographic visualization of the state of the environment with respect to resources as well as to hazards. One of the hazards is indoor radon (Rn), believed to be the most important cause of lung cancer after smoking. In particular, as part of Rn mitigation policy and in compliance with the European Basic Safety Standards, EU Member States have to declare areas with elevated indoor Rn concentration levels. However, as this is done by national authorities according to individually chosen criteria, the resulting maps are not easily comparable.Objective: We aim to identify causes for the lack of compatibility of maps and suggest solutions for the problem.Design: This study draws from experiences of recent research projects, literature, and personal involvement of the authors in the discussions.Results: An overview is given on causes and effects of lack of compatibility between maps. Existing experiences are reported. Options for defining lack of compatibility and for identifying it are discussed. Methods for harmonization, that is, remediating lack of compatibility, are addressed.Conclusions: The difficulty of harmonization increases with the aggregation level of data which support maps. Harmonization is the more difficult, the higher aggregated the data are which support maps. In particular, harmonization of radon priority area maps is technically non-trivial, and theoretical efforts as well as practical tests will have to be undertaken.
T2  - Journal of the European Radon Association
T1  - On harmonization of radon maps
VL  - 3
SP  - 7554
DO  - 10.35815/radon.v3.7554
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bossew, Peter and Čeliković, Igor T. and Cinelli, Giorgia and Ciotoli, Giancarlo and Domingos, Filipa and Gruber, Valeria and Leonardi, Federica and Nikolov, Jovana and Pantelić, Gordana K. and Pereira, Alcides and Petermann, Eric and Todorović, Nataša and Trevisi, Rosabianca",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Background: Maps are important tools for geographic visualization of the state of the environment with respect to resources as well as to hazards. One of the hazards is indoor radon (Rn), believed to be the most important cause of lung cancer after smoking. In particular, as part of Rn mitigation policy and in compliance with the European Basic Safety Standards, EU Member States have to declare areas with elevated indoor Rn concentration levels. However, as this is done by national authorities according to individually chosen criteria, the resulting maps are not easily comparable.Objective: We aim to identify causes for the lack of compatibility of maps and suggest solutions for the problem.Design: This study draws from experiences of recent research projects, literature, and personal involvement of the authors in the discussions.Results: An overview is given on causes and effects of lack of compatibility between maps. Existing experiences are reported. Options for defining lack of compatibility and for identifying it are discussed. Methods for harmonization, that is, remediating lack of compatibility, are addressed.Conclusions: The difficulty of harmonization increases with the aggregation level of data which support maps. Harmonization is the more difficult, the higher aggregated the data are which support maps. In particular, harmonization of radon priority area maps is technically non-trivial, and theoretical efforts as well as practical tests will have to be undertaken.",
journal = "Journal of the European Radon Association",
title = "On harmonization of radon maps",
volume = "3",
pages = "7554",
doi = "10.35815/radon.v3.7554"
}

Bossew, P., Čeliković, I. T., Cinelli, G., Ciotoli, G., Domingos, F., Gruber, V., Leonardi, F., Nikolov, J., Pantelić, G. K., Pereira, A., Petermann, E., Todorović, N.,& Trevisi, R.. (2022). On harmonization of radon maps. in Journal of the European Radon Association, 3, 7554.
https://doi.org/10.35815/radon.v3.7554

Bossew P, Čeliković IT, Cinelli G, Ciotoli G, Domingos F, Gruber V, Leonardi F, Nikolov J, Pantelić GK, Pereira A, Petermann E, Todorović N, Trevisi R. On harmonization of radon maps. in Journal of the European Radon Association. 2022;3:7554.
doi:10.35815/radon.v3.7554 .

Bossew, Peter, Čeliković, Igor T., Cinelli, Giorgia, Ciotoli, Giancarlo, Domingos, Filipa, Gruber, Valeria, Leonardi, Federica, Nikolov, Jovana, Pantelić, Gordana K., Pereira, Alcides, Petermann, Eric, Todorović, Nataša, Trevisi, Rosabianca, "On harmonization of radon maps" in Journal of the European Radon Association, 3 (2022):7554,
https://doi.org/10.35815/radon.v3.7554 . .