Second circular
16th GARRM
RADON v.o.s. and Czech Geological Survey organize the
16th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
GARRM
(on the
GEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF RADON RISK MAPPING)
September
19th – 21st, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic
+ RIM – Radon and Permeability Intercomparison
Measurements at Radon Reference Sites
September 18th, 2023
+ this time connected with ERA workshop
Morning session, September 21st, 2023
(it is certainly possible to participate in all events
or only in selected ones)
+ again
Possibility of calibration of radon in soil gas
devices in Certified laboratory SUJCHBO, v.v.i. Kamenna
REGISTRATION FORM
IMPORTANT
DATES AND DEADLINES
Deadline
for paper submission: June 30,
2023
Deadline
for lower registration fee: June 30, 2023
PROGRAMME
September 18th (Monday): Registration for RIM (in the field in the
morning, will
be arranged via e-mail with all participating groups)
+ Field measurements
Registration for GARRM (18,00-21,00) - venue
September 19th (Tuesday): Registration for GARRM (8,00-9,30), GARRM sessions
September 20th (Wednesday): GARRM sessions, GARRM dinner
September 21st (Thursday): morning - ERA workshop, afternoon – GARRM
discussions + world cafe (together with ERA)
+ .. throughout: Possibility of
calibration of radon in soil gas devices
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
GARRM: Matej NEZNAL (RADON), Ivan
BARNET & Petra PACHEROVA (CGS)
RIM: Milan MATOLIN &
Ondrej Salek (Charles University in Prague), Matej NEZNAL (RADON)
Calibration: Petr OTAHAL
(SUJCHBO), Matej NEZNAL (RADON)
WORKSHOP GARRM - GENERAL TOPICS
RADON RISK MAPPING AND RADON ACTION PLANS
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NEW RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS
NATIONAL STRATEGIES, RADON ACTION PLANS, APPROACHES TO
RADON RISK; RADON RISK MAPPING ON VARIOUS SCALES INCLUDING GEOGENIC MAPPING
& DETAILED MEASUREMENTS; DELINEATION OF RADON PRONE/PRIORITY AREA
RADON IN GEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
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NEW RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS
METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION OF RADON
RISK; PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SOIL GAS SAMPLING; PERMEABILITY AS THE SECOND DECISIVE
PARAMETER FOR RADON POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT; UNDERSTANDING RADON TRANSPORT
MECHANISMS IN THE SOIL AND FROM THE SOIL INTO THE BUILDINGS
Due to our
common experiences from last workshops, we would like to ask you for oral
presentations (15 min) or posters.
In addition
to lectures/presentations, we would like to open meaningful exchange of
experiences/knowledge, during the Thursday afternoon – together with ERA - through
“world cafe” and face to face moderated discussions. The main topics will appear
(as usually) during the first two days of GARRM + participants are kindly
invited to propose any interesting topic for such discussions.
Selection of
papers presented at the GARRM + ERA workshops will be published in JERA.
ERA WORKSHOP GENERAL TOPIC
EFFICIENCY indicators for the evaluation of
radon action plans
VENUE
The conference will be held in the beautiful city of
Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, at the conference hall of the Masarykova
College, the Czech
Technical University (the same as
in 2018 and 2021). The Masarykova
College is located in the western part of central Prague, near the Prague
Castle, the dominant symbol of Prague, in the direction to the Ruzyne airport,
close by to the Dejvicka underground station (line A). It is also well served
by tram and buses. The best way to reach the venue from the airport is to use
the bus No. 119, which goes from the airport (it has a stop at terminal 1 and 2
as well) to the Veleslavin underground station and then use the underground
line A (two stations) to the mentioned Dejvicka underground station.
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Masarykova
college
Thakurova street No.1, 160 41 Prague 6
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ACCOMMODATION
On site accommodation (i.e.
directly at the Masarykova College, medium/low price) is possible but limited
in number.
You can try to book via e-mail: rezervace-mk@cvut.cz
or via booking.com
The direct neighbourhood has also a
large number of excellent hotels, pensions, hostels, which you can find via
internet (we recommend to concentrate on accommodation in the central parts of
Prague – Prague 1 and/or Prague 6).
RIM - GENERAL INFORMATION
Compare
your radon measurement with the international community in friendly field environment -
comparison measurement of radon in soil gas at radon reference sites in the Czech Republic
Radon
comparison measurement at reference sites in the Czech
Republic, RIM 2023, will be organized as an independent part of the GARRM Workshop
on September 18th, 2023. Comparison measurements at
reference sites serve for verification of field radon measurements performed by
single organizations.
Radon intercomparison
measurement will be organized at two reference sites Cetyne
and Buk established in 2000, located 60 km SW of Prague near the city Milín in
the Czech Republic. Both reference sites are accessible for cars. Radon
reference sites are situated on meadows, their soil cover enables soil gas
sampling at the depth of 0.8 m, and their mutual total distance is 12 km. Each
reference site implies 10 stabilized stations, which are marked by numbers. Single
reference sites differ in radon activity concentration in soil gas, the radon
distribution within the reference site is relatively homogeneous.
Radon
comparison measurements at reference sites are organized
for single participants or groups of participants. Results of tests will
be anonymous, each participant (group) will be denoted by a code.
Note: the fee for the
intercomparison measurement depends on the number of resultant sets of radon
data from single equipment for testing and on the number of participants in one
measuring group (more detailed info in REGISTRATION FEE and INSTRUCTIONS for
PAYMENT).
During this
RIM we would like to focus not only on comparison of resulting soil-gas radon
concentrations, but on the sampling methods themselves.
Benefits of
participation in radon comparison measurement are:
- Radon comparison with
international expert community.
- Radon comparison with radon site
databases derived using measurements of 351 successful Czech
organizations.
- The use of two well documented
radon reference sites fulfilling geological requirements.
- Based on more than 30-year
experience in periodical radon comparison measurement 1992-1999, and
2000-2022.
- Three tests by computer programme
TestMOAR based on statistics, compiled by the Institute of Applied
Mathematics and Computer Technique, Faculty of Science, Charles University
in Prague.
Working
plan
for the comparison measurement: Instruction (via e-mail), transport from Prague
(provided on request, we recommend to arrange the transport to the reference
sites on an individual basis), meeting at the reference area, measurement of
radon in soil gas at 10 stations of each reference site, reporting of resultant
data (kBq/m3) from measured stations by 2 weeks after RIM
measurement by e-mail. Data processing and evaluation by TestMOAR will follow
after all participants provide the data. For those who will collect a lower
number of measurements at reference sites, programme TestMOAR accepts their
number of data.
There is no
electrical power supply at radon reference sites, however a power supply
generator can be provided on the request. We expect we will meet with all
participants in the field in the morning, but transport from Prague can be
provided as well.
Accommodation: Please, take into consideration, that
this year “only” one-day intercomparison is hold. Suitable
accommodation, just in the area of radon reference sites, is available in
“Hotel u Milina” (www.hotelumilina.cz).
Permeability intercomparison measurement - with
respect to the discussions during the previous GARRM workshop, we would like to
organize this year also the first soil-gas permeability intercomparison
measurement, at the same time, i.e. on Monday, 18th
September) and at the same areas as well. The challenge is simple – to begin
with intercomparison measurements of the second parameter used during radon
risk mapping. Our basic ideas are as follows:
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There will be two permanently
installed probes (standard Neznal probe, 12/2 mm) at stations with different
permeability in the neighborhood of reference area Cetyne. Those participants,
who can use the installed probes for their permeability measurements, will take
the measurements first. Then, if necessary, it will be possible to use other
measuring probes/rods in the immediate vicinity and perform permeability
measurements.
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During the radon intercomparison
measurements at the reference area Buk, there will be a flow rate measurement
model available for connection with your measuring device for performing
permeability measurements.
Working
plan
– corresponding to working plan for radon comparison measurement.
Organizers
of the RIM 2023 offer the consultation for your
participation in radon comparison
measurement and/or in permeability comparison measurements through e-mail
address matolin@natur.cuni.cz
or radon@comp.cz
More detailed
information will be available at the workshop webpage, details will be
discussed with all participants of RIM via e-mail.
CALIBRATION OF RADON IN SOIL GAS DEVICES
Possibility
of calibration of radon in soil gas devices in Calibration laboratory SUJCHBO,
v.v.i. – the accredited Calibration protocol
Calibration
Laboratory SUJCHBO, v.v.i.: National Institute
for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection (SUJCHBO, v.v.i.) is
certificated by Lloyd´s Register Quality Assurance according to standards ČSN
EN ISO 9001 - quality management system, ČSN EN ISO 14001 - environmental
management system, ČSN ISO 45001:2018 - safety management system.
The Authorized
Metrological Centre (AMC) working under SUJCHBO v.v.i. ensures the metrological
traceability for devices measuring the radon air concentration and the energy
equivalent radon concentration connected with the radon decay products (RnDP).
The AMS laboratory is authorized by the UNMZ (Czech office for standards,
metrology and testing). Calibration Laboratory is accredited by the Czech Institute
for Accreditation according to the standard ČSN EN/IEC 17025:2018 and
certificated by Lloyd´s. Following the metrological traceability, the AMC is on
the same metrological level as BfS Berlin. These two institutions compare
results periodically and cooperate in some international research
projects.
Working plan
for calibration: Expected
time schedule differs for continual radon monitors and for grab sampling
devices.
In
case of continual monitors, a responsible person from SUJCHBO will
pick up the participant´s continual monitors at reference site Buk on Monday,
September 18th, 2023, after the RIM intercomparison comparison
measurement. It is necessary to prepare some similar operation manual and pack
it for transport together with owner´s contact data. Devices will be exposed in
the Radon-aerosol chamber of SUJCHBO under two different levels of radon
activity concentration. On Thursday, calibration of continual radon monitors
will be completed and the responsible person from SUJCHBO will transport participant´s
devices back to Prague (GARRM venue). Participant will download data from the
device and send results from two expositions no later than one month after the
calibration. Time of each exposition will be sent to participants briefly after
the calibration process. Based on the participant´s results, SUJCHBO will send
the accredited Calibration protocol to each participant forthwith.
Grab
sampling radon in soil gas devices – on Thursday, September, 21st,
at about 8,00 in the morning; we will organize the transport of interested
persons + equipment from Prague to the Calibration laboratory of SUJCHBO,
Kamenna. Participants will take samples of the air from prepared
sampling rubber tires with three different levels of radon activity
concentration. Because of limited volume of air in the sampling rubber tires,
participants can take at most four 150 ml samples (600 ml together) from each
level of radon activity concentration. Expected time of arrival back to Prague: Thursday, September 21tst before
or at about 13,00 (just in time for GARRM discussions). Participants
will send the results of three levels of radon activity concentration no later
than one month after the calibration. Based on the participant´s results,
SUJCHBO will send the accredited Calibration protocol to each participant
forthwith.
Note:
Limits of participants/devices number – due to the
time schedule and due to the special price for calibration as well, there are
limits of participants/devices for the calibration:
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continual monitors: min 4 – max 15
devices
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grab sampling devices: min 4 – max 15
devices
So, please take into account, that the number of participants
is limited!
EXHIBITORS
Each exhibitor is asked
to pay in minimum for 2 persons the fees for the GARRM workshop (independently
whether one or two persons will participate). It covers, except as mentioned
below at “fees”, a standard booth (ca 4m2, table ca 120x120) and 10 minutes for
presentation during the GARRM programme.
All exhibitors
are required to register via workshop web as well (with the note “exhibition”)
REGISTRATION FEE and INSTRUCTION for PAYMENT
for ERA members - one of the following fees (you can
select by yourselves which one) is reduced by 50 EUR (valid only for ERA
members)
for ERA members – your participation at the ERA
workshop is free
for non ERA members interested in participation at the
ERA workshop (Thursday morning) - the fee for the ERA workshop (50 EUR) will be
dealt with separately - with ERA
The registration fee for the GARRM workshop
(410 € if paid after June 30, 2023, 370 € if paid before) covers the GARRM workshop
program, refreshments during the sessions and the GARRM workshop dinner.
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
The fee for RIM – radon
intercomparison measurement (370 € if paid after June 30, 2023, 330 €
if paid before) means a fee for an independent participant or for two
participants in one measuring group using one measurement and sampling
technique. The fee for each another one (third, fourth ..., participant in the
same measuring group) is 60 €.
The fee for each another measurement/sampling technique used by the same
participant/group (involved in final testing) is 280 €. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
The fee for RIM - permeability
intercomparison measurements – (140 € if paid after June 30, 2023, 120
€ if paid before) means a fee for an independent participant or for
two participants in one measuring group using one measurement technique. The
fee for each another measurement technique used by the same participant/group is
80 €. Accommodation is not
included in the registration fee.
The fee for Calibration – (320 €
if paid after July 26, 2021, 290 € if paid before) means a fee for
calibration of one piece of equipment (continual radon monitor or grab sampling
device).
VAT is 21% and is included in the fees.
VAT number of the beneficiary is CZ00473316
In order to confirm your registration, a proof of payment
(photocopy of bank transfer) should be sent to RADON v.o.s. (via e-mail: radon@comp.cz ), accepting the given conditions of payment and
cancellations. Participants are kindly asked to indicate clearly the name of
the person for whom the services are booked in the bank document sent. Payments
can only be accepted in Euros.
Cancellation and requests for
refunds should be made in writing and sent to RADON v.o.s.. Those made before
30 August 2023, will be refunded at 80 % of the original sum. After that date
no refunds will be possible. All bank charges will be deducted from the refund.
Refunds will be issued after the Workshop (15th October 2023).
Payment - by bank transfer (the payee name ... RADON v.o.s.)
The bank name: KOMERCNI BANKA
The bank address: ZENKLOVA 12/351
180
00 PRAHA 8
CZECH
REPUBLIC
Account number: 35-6485850237/0100
Swift (BIC): KOMBCZPPXXX
IBAN code: CZ9501000000356485850237
Var.symbol/details
of payment: 340123
There will be also a possibility to pay cash at the
registration (hopefully ? also by card), but those participants should also
send us the registration form in advance (the number of participants,
especially in case of RIM and calibration, is limited).
CALL FOR
PAPERS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
The language of the conference will be English.
Authors are kindly asked to send their contributions
(extended abstracts) as camera ready file, e-mail attachment (best in Word 6.
or higher, for high quality print, black+white, A4 format, 2.5 cm margins on
all sides). Please do not number the pages. The papers should not extend 7
pages including figures, tables and references.
Contributions (extended abstracts) should be submitted
by the 30th of June, 2023. The volume of the extended abstracts (flash
disk) will be made available during the workshop.
For
further contacts, please, send us the registration form (via e-mail, or – the
easiest way - directly through the workshop webpage). Please fill in your
e-mail with attention as it is the most effective way how to contact you.
Contact addresses of
the organizing committee:
Matej Neznal, RADON v.o.s. corp., 18000 Prague
8, Novakovych 6, Czech Republic,
phone +420 266314112, e-mail radon@comp.cz
or matej@radon.eu
