LIFE-Respire (DTA.AD003.296)

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Abstract

The LIFE RESPIRE project addresses thematic priorities for Environment and Health. The project will improve the use of geochemical monitoring of Rn for the assessment and the protection of human health from exposure to natural radioactivity. The demonstration character is shown by the use of an integrated methodology that will include modified and/or innovative rapid remediation system for the measuring of soil gas Rn activity and the monitoring of the indoor Rn for the protection of human health and the environment.This integrated methodology will be implemented on a pilot scale that allows evaluation of technical and economic viability at larger scale by stakeholders.The visibility of the proposal and the availability of collected data are guaranteed by the WebGIS, and by a series of actions regarding communication and dissemination activities (see action D) addressed to inform stakeholders and to ensure use and development of project results during and beyond the project completion. The project will also contribute to the implementation and development of the European Union environmental policy and legislation regarding the population exposure to Rn risk.

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- To demonstrate in 4 significant areas, with different GRP in Italy and Belgium, a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for Rn real-time measurement and remediation to keep indoor Rn levels below 100 Bq/m3 level (as indicated in European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM). RESPIRE project will implement an intelligent, adaptable and versatile hybrid Rn remediation system composed by sensors, an Air Quality Balancer (SNAP) and an external additional fan-system (eolian and/or electric) working on positive pressure method. A control model based on a IoT protocol will be implemented;
- To construct a real time LIFE-RESPIRE geodatabase of collected continuous Rn measurements, coupled with other geological, geochemical and building characteristics data, within the framework of the European Atlas of Natural Radiation (promoted by the Joint Research Centre-JRC of the European Commission);
- To provide local authorities with Rn hazard guidelines and real-time WebGis radon maps for land use planning and health risk assessment, helping to prepare relevant national action plans (Articles 54, 74 and 103 in 2013/59/EURATOM)

Start date of activity

01/09/2017

Keywords

Indoor radon, monitoring, remediation

Last update: 30/04/2024

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