137Cs measurement uncertainties and detection limits for airborne gamma spectrometry (AGS) data analysed using a spectral windows method

Cresswell, A.J. , Sanderson, D.C.W. and White, D.C. (2006) 137Cs measurement uncertainties and detection limits for airborne gamma spectrometry (AGS) data analysed using a spectral windows method. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 64(2), pp. 247-253. (doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2005.07.013)

Abstract

The uncertainties associated with airborne gamma spectrometry (AGS) measurements analysed using a spectral windows method, and associated detection limits, have been investigated. For individual short measurements over buried 137Cs activity detection limits of are achieved. These detection limits are reduced for superficial activity and longer integration times. For superficial activity, detection limits below are achievable. A comparison is made with the detection limits for other data processing methods.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Applied Radiation and Isotopes. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Applied Radiation and Isotopes 64(2), 2006. DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2005.07.013
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cresswell, Dr Alan and Sanderson, Professor David
• Authors: Cresswell, A.J., Sanderson, D.C.W., and White, D.C.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
• Journal Name: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 0969-8043
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2005 Elsevier
• First Published: First published in Applied Radiation and Isotopes 64(2):247-253
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