Standards and experience in radon measurement and regulation of radon mitigation in Austria |
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| Authors: | F J Maringer H Kaineder E Nadschl?ger S Sperker |
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| Institution: | Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV), Arltgasse 35, 1160 Wien, Austria; University of Natural Resources and Applied Live Science (BOKU), Low-level Counting Laboratory Arsenal, Faradaygasse 3, Arsenal 214, 1030 Wien, Austria. |
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| Abstract: | Over the past 15 years scientific research and application-oriented research were carried out in Austria to resolve the radon problem. In this paper, the strategy and progression of radon research in Austria and experience gained by practical implementation of the main findings are shown and discussed comprehensively. The overview includes the results of the national radon survey, radon mitigation and precaution studies, indoor-air studies at kindergartens and schools, soil-gas radon research, and the establishment of national radon precaution and mitigation standards. |
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