The use of the GIS Kriging technique to determine the spatial changes of natural radionuclide concentrations in soil and forest cover

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Dindaroglu T.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, vol.12, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s40201-014-0130-6
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Natural radionuclide, Kriging technique, Soil, Forest cover, CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT, MIGRATION, GEOSTATISTICS, CS-137
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The distribution of radionuclides occurring naturally in the earth depends on bedrock characteristics. Therefore, the spatial distribution of radionuclides is not uniform. Consequently, radionuclide information is vitally important in determining and monitoring the spatial variation of the radionuclide concentrations that are over the limits for the sustainable environment and human health.