Investigation of Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Airborne Gamma Spectrometry: Final Report

Sanderson, D.C.W. , Cresswell, A.J. , White, D.C., Murphy, S. and McLeod, J. (2001) Investigation of Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Airborne Gamma Spectrometry: Final Report. Project Report. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, East Kilbride.

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Abstract

A study has been conducted which demonstrates the reproducibility of Airborne Gamma-ray Spectrometry (AGS) and the effects of changes in survey parameters, particularly line spacing. This has involved analysis of new data collected from estuarine salt marsh and upland areas in West Cumbria and SW Scotland during three phases of field work, in which over 150000 spectra were recorded with a 16 litre NaI(Tl) detector. The shapes and inventories of radiometric features have been examined. It has been shown that features with dimensions that are large relative to the survey line spacing are very well reproduced with all line spacings, whereas smaller features show more variability. The AGS technique has been applied to measuring changes in the radiation environment over a range of time scales from a few days to several years using data collected during this and previous surveys of the area. Changes due to sedimentation and erosion of salt marshes, and hydrological transportation of upland activity have been observed.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Project Report)
Additional Information:DETR Reference: RW 8/6/80
Status:Published
Refereed:No
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Murphy, Mr Simon and Sanderson, Professor David and Cresswell, Dr Alan
Authors: Sanderson, D.C.W., Cresswell, A.J., White, D.C., Murphy, S., and McLeod, J.
Subjects:G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
Publisher:Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2001 The Authors
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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