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Continuous on-line calibration of diffusive soil-atmosphere trace gas transport using vertical 220Rn- and 222Rn-activity profiles

  • B.E. Lehmann , A. Neftel and S.V. Tarakanov
Published/Copyright: September 25, 2009
Radiochimica Acta
From the journal Radiochimica Acta Volume 89 Issue 11-12

Continuous monitoring of 220Rn- and 222Rn-activities above and below the soil surface combined with sporadic direct 222Rn-flux measurements is used to quantify diffusive trace gas transport in the air-filled pore space of soil, through the soil-atmosphere interface and in the lowest layers of the atmosphere. In a calm night, 222Rn-activities above the surface first build-up near the ground (z<10 cm) and subsequently with a delay of 2-3 hours at higher altitudes (z<5 m). Knowing (1) the 222Rn-flux from activity profiles measured in soil gas, (2) from direct flux determinations and (3) using information about atmospheric diffusion parameters from 220Rn-activities measured near the surface it is possible to model the temporal evolution of the vertical 222Rn-profiles in a night with stable weather and constant soil conditions. The system operates automatically for extended periods of time in the field enabling a better understanding of transport processes in response to changing environmental conditions (wind, rain, soil humidity).

Published Online: 2009-9-25
Published in Print: 2001-11-1

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https://doi.org/10.1524/ract.2001.89.11-12.839

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  7. Metal ion - molecule reactions of Bk+: comparison with Pu+ and Tb+
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  9. Quantum chemical predictions of properties and experimental behaviour of elements 106, 107, and 108
  10. Startup of transactinide chemistry in JAERI
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  12. First attempt to chemically identify element 112
  13. ISOLDE target and ion source chemistry
  14. Separation of actinide redox species with cation exchange chromatography and its application to the analysis of spent fuel leaching solutions
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