Air filter stations – a national network for monitoring radioactivity in the environment

Updated 2016-05-02

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority is responsible for a network of 5 air filter stations. These collect air samples through high density filters which are analyzed weekly by gamma spectroscopy. The network was established in the early 80s and is continuously updated. The purpose of the network is to assess the levels and composition of emissions from incidents and accidents. In addition, with the help of meteorological data, possible sources of release may be identified.

This is not a National Implementation Plan (NIP) project

Time frame

Status
Ongoing
Project time span
1980 -
Data collection
1980 -
Data processing
1980 -
Data reporting
1980 -

Contact information

Contact person
Bredo Møller
Address
Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, Beredskapsenheten Svanhovd, 9925 Svanvik, Norway
Phone
+47 67162681
Email
on.aprn@relloM.oderB
Other project contacts
Kazra Tazmini, Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, Grini næringspark 13, 1361 Østerås

Parameters and Media

Parameter groups measured/observed/modelled
Radionuclides
Media sampled/studied/modelled
Air/aerosol
Additional information or further specification of types of data / information collected, species / tissues / organs sampled, etc.

Concentrations of anthropogenic and naturally occuring radionuclides in ground level air

Geography

Regions studied
Radioactivity TDC

Data availability

Are data archived or planned to be archived at an AMAP Thematic Data Centre?
no
Data centres
Radioactivity TDC
If no (or only part of data are reported to a TDC), where and how are (other) data stored?
Data reported to The council of Baltic Sea States.
References to key publications (or planned publications) and data reports
Annual reports published at www.nrpa.no/publikasjoner
Samples/specimens archived in specimen banks?
No

Methods & Procedures

Procedures and methodology used for, e.g., sampling and sample storage, sample pretreatment, extraction and analysis, including which laboratories are involved, references to methods employed, etc.

Gamma spectroscopy

QA/QC Information (what QA/QC procedures are implemented, laboratories involvment in QA/QC activities, model verification/validation routines, etc.)

Accredited analyses after ISO/IEC 17025

Additional Information

Is this a bi- AND multi-lateral project (i.e. a project involving cooperation between different countries)?
No
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