A method to map real-time gamma-ray radiation in urban areas near the soil surface

• Published in: MethodsX Vol. 14; p. 103414
• Main Authors: Pereira, Paulo, Pinto, Luis, Inacio, Miguel, Barcelo, Damia, Brevik, Eric C., Brevik, Corinne E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.06.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Count rate; Dose rate; Environmental Science; Land use; Radiation; Radiation mapping in urban areas; Spatial analysis; Spatial analysis; Radiation mapping in urban areas; Dose rate; Land use; Radiation; Count rate

Radiation exists naturally in the environment. However, human activities, especially those related to nuclear weapons, energy generation, and medical infrastructures, can increase radioactivity levels in air, soil, and water, threatening human health. Both urban and rural populations can be exposed...