Comparison of Radon and Thoron Concentration Measuring Systems Among Asian Countries

Figures

Figure 1 R a t i o of Rn concentration (solid line) with mean value for each exposure (dashed line) and expanded uncertainty with k = 2 (grey area).

Figure 1 R a t i o of Rn concentration (solid line) with mean value for each exposure (dashed line) and expanded uncertainty with k = 2 (grey area).

Figure 2 Barplot of Rn R a t i o with expanded uncertainty (k = 2) against exposure level.

Figure 2 Barplot of Rn R a t i o with expanded uncertainty (k = 2) against exposure level.

Figure 3 R a t i o of Tn concentration (solid line) with mean value for each exposure (dashed line) and expanded uncertainty with k = 2 (grey area).

Figure 3 R a t i o of Tn concentration (solid line) with mean value for each exposure (dashed line) and expanded uncertainty with k = 2 (grey area).

Figure 4 Barplot of Tn results (Ratio) with expanded uncertainty (k = 2) against exposure level.

Figure 4 Barplot of Tn results (Ratio) with expanded uncertainty (k = 2) against exposure level.

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