Open AccessInfluence of some specific meteorological events on indoor radon dynamic in western Switzerland
Author(s) -
Joan F. Rey,
Stéphane Goyette,
Martha Palacios,
F. Barazza,
Mauro Gandolla,
Joëlle Goyette Pernot
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012138
Subject(s) - radon , environmental science , radon gas , indoor air , meteorology , geography , environmental engineering , physics , quantum mechanics
Radon is a natural radioactive gas that may cumulate in indoor environments. The impacts of weather events on indoor radon concentration had been explored in different places around the world but only marginally in Switzerland. Using basic statistical analysis, this study investigates different meteorological parameters’ influence on indoor radon concentrations and shows that outdoor air temperature is the most influential beyond others. Finally, this paper highlights the importance of radon dynamic in buildings, a topic often overlooked by construction professionals and the broader public in Switzerland.