Guidance

PHE 2018 intercomparison of passive radon detectors

This report considers the results of an intercomparison conducted in 2018, in which 26 laboratories from 12 countries submitted 30 sets of detectors.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 6 April 2020

Documents

PHE-CRCE-058: Results of the 2018 PHE intercomparison of passive radon detectors

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-1197

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Radon is the largest and most variable contributor of radiation dose to the general population. The Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) of Public Health England carries out international intercomparisons of passive radon detectors each year.

Intercomparisons provide information about the accuracy of measurements. By allowing different detectors to be compared side by side, an objective assessment of the accuracy of measurements can be made.

Published 6 April 2020