Indoor and Outdoor Radon Assessment, Radon Measurements, Calibrations, and Data Analysis
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Pollution Control".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The radon research field has been strongly and positively affected by several major developments in the last decade. First, new types of affordable and sensitive electronic radon detectors have emerged on the market, which facilitate large-scale radon measurements and the acquisition of vast quantities of radon data, including time-series and real-time records. Secondly, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning offer new possibilities for analyzing and interpreting radon data, both in radiation protection and research contexts. Track-etch detectors, on the other hand, not only remain the gold standard and the workhorse for radon measurements, but can also be combined with these other techniques to unlock new possibilities. As a result, the radon research field is likely experiencing a renaissance as it addresses the needs and challenges posed by these new technologies.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to feature cutting-edge research findings in the radon field. This includes results from studies utilizing electronic and track-etch detectors across various areas, such as the following:
- Measurements in dwellings, workplaces, and the environment;
- Radon measurements with electronic and/or track detectors;
- Performance evaluation of electronic radon detectors;
- Metrological assurance and radon calibrations;
- Radon data collection and analysis.
We look forward to your submissions. This Special Issue aims to promote the novelties and trends in the radon field.
Dr. Krasimir Mitev
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- radon measurements
- electronic radon detectors
- track-etch radon detectors
- radon metrology and calibrations
- radon data analysis
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