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The universal Rn wave. An approach.

L Garzon, J M Juanco, J M Perez

    Health Physics
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Radon (Rn) atmospheric concentration data reveal predictable daily and monthly patterns. These patterns, influenced by atmospheric stability and solar flux, can be modeled with high accuracy using Fourier analysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Atmospheric Chemistry
    • Geophysics

    Background:

    • Hourly atmospheric radon (Rn) concentration data were collected over several years.
    • Radon concentration data were observed to follow a log-normal distribution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the diurnal and seasonal variations of atmospheric radon concentration.
    • To model the atmospheric radon concentration using Fourier analysis and identify key influencing factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Fourier analysis was applied to monthly mean daily radon concentration data to identify dominant periodicities (Rn wave).
    • The influence of meteorological variables was minimized by focusing on atmospheric stability, linked to solar flux.
    • The model was validated using radon data from multiple geographical sites.

    Main Results:

    • A two-term Fourier series accurately represents the monthly mean daily radon wave.
    • The phase of the first harmonic is site-independent, while the second harmonic's phase correlates linearly with day length.
    • The amplitude of the first harmonic shows a linear relationship with solar flux; the second harmonic's amplitude was averaged due to lack of correlation.

    Conclusions:

    • Atmospheric radon concentration exhibits predictable patterns influenced primarily by solar flux and atmospheric stability.
    • A robust model was developed for predicting radon concentration waves, with tolerable error margins.
    • The findings provide insights into radon transport mechanisms and atmospheric dynamics.

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