Abstract: Radon is directly measured by a portable device which is attached to the l of a mine or other area from which the gas may be emanating. The radon is collected and directed to an instrument having a gas proportional counter. To prevent build up of radon daughters on the gas proportional counter, with consequent high alpha particle background, a moving film surrounds the counter and carries away the radon daughters.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 4, 1975
Date of Patent:
July 6, 1976
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy