Title
The market and comparison of low-cost radon meters in Europe with the example of Poland
Authors
[ 1 ] Instytut Inżynierii Środowiska i Instalacji Budowlanych, Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska i Energetyki, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2025
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- Radon
- Measurement
- Meters
- Low-cost
- Society
Abstract
EN At the time of writing, there are over twenty affordable radon detectors available on the European market. Devices of this type could become a valuable tool for increasing measurements in buildings in the future, particularly in the context of short-term measurements aimed at assessing radon levels in buildings. The article analyses the market for inexpensive radon detectors from the user's perspective, assesses their availability and presents mathematical methods for comparing readings. The article is practical in nature as it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of selected models. The meters were subjected to a controlled comparative experiment in a radon chamber. The meters had an average error for instantaneous measurements ranging from 25 to 275 %. The aim of the study is to identify devices that may be of interest from the point of view of radon dosimetry, as well as to indicate gaps in knowledge about inexpensive meters for this element.
Date of online publication
14.10.2025
Pages (from - to)
107539-1 - 107539-7
Comments
Article Number: 107539
Ministry points / journal
70
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