Environmental Radioactivity Unit
- Systematic grid-wise and long-term airborne radon measurements in Cyprus using passive CR-39 track detectors, and interactive grid-wise of various
formats and scales (geological, morphological, soil, hydrological, etc.); a total of 2000 measurements in houses, schools, and public buildings.
- Systematic measurements of radon in samples from ALL drinking water sources in Cyprus, using an AlphaGuard Pro detector and an Aquakit, and development of the corresponding interactive radon maps.
- Systematic measurements of radon in soils from ALL geological formations of Cyprus, using an AlphaGuard Pro detector and a soil probe, and development of the corresponding interactive radon maps.
- Radon measurements in groundwater sources.
- Gamma radiation measurements in building materials used in Cyprus and dose calculations.
- Gamma radiation measurements in commonly consumed foodstuff in Cyprus and dose calculations.
The Unit is located at Frederick University / Frederick Research Center. It consists of Professor Yiannis Parpottas (Head), Visiting Professor Haralabos Tsertos, and Research Scientist Dr. George Charitou. During the years, more than 50 part-time researchers, holders of M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics, were also involved in various systematic environmental radioactivity measurements, either by collecting samples or by conducting outdoor / laboratory measurements.
Available equipment: AlphaGuard Pro (air, water, soil), Tesla TSR4 Radon Probes, Handheld Radiation Isotope Identifier, AT1320C Gamma Activity Monitor, portable radiation monitors, etc.
Custom-made software: Radon Database for PC, Tablet and Mobile devices to insert and retrieve collected data. It includes GPS, automatic calendar (date/time)
questionnaires and text fields as well as a gallery to upload photos from measuring spots.
Radon measurements in water samples.
