ASSESSMENT OF DOSE DUE TO AMBIENT Rn222/Rn220 PROGENY IN DIFFERENT DWELLINGS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE, INDIA

Abstract

Abstract The un-attached part of radon (222Rn) progeny is one of the imperative variables for the definitive evaluation of the effective dose from the radon exposure perspective, and it might fluctuate enormously in various ecological conditions. Therefore, estimate dispersion of 222Rn/220Rn progeny, un-attached part and aerosol concentration was estimated in an indoor domain of Jammu and Kashmir State, India utilizing progeny deposition based sensors. Distinctive sorts of residence were picked up for this exploratory examination and maximum 222Rn and thoron (220Rn) descendants concentration was found in working environments or workplaces when contrasted from other abodes because of low ventilation rate. The average evaluated portions of an unattached for 222Rn and 220Rn are 0.29 and 0.26 and in addition, observed to be most extreme in work environments. The age-dependent dose has furthermore been determined utilizing attached and un-attached 222Rn/220Rn progeny concentrations. The dose to trachea-bronchial region and aerosol concentrations has additionally been estimated.