tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669692485403201541.post7133132814051683085..comments2023-10-14T09:46:15.499-05:00Comments on Pissin' On The Roses: [Good News] 1:00 pm 12/14/11 Fallout Rain in Saint Louis Only 7X Greater Than Background RadiationMs. Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00841651748765791866noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669692485403201541.post-34708262270091192232011-12-15T10:28:43.860-06:002011-12-15T10:28:43.860-06:00The pre-Fukushima sample size was small, but it wa...The pre-Fukushima sample size was small, but it was clear of the issues we readily detect now. <br /><br />Years prior to Fukushima we always had an inkling to do more thorough baseline background tests. One of the reasons we did not develop a complete background radiation picture prior to Fukushima was because a long term, on going. fluctuating fallout event wasn't on our radar; but even if it had been, it's doubtful that we would have done truck swipe tests because that concept only crossed our mind as a result of finding hot rain drops on the truck. <br /><br />Merry Christ-Mass, Memorable Miraculous Maccabees, Happy Holy Holidays, and a glorious governmental non-sectarian winter solstice break period to all.Ms. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841651748765791866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669692485403201541.post-60418757497192597602011-12-15T09:13:22.742-06:002011-12-15T09:13:22.742-06:00Oh, man, that's really something. It totally c...Oh, man, that's really something. It totally contradicts Be Well's contention that you're just measuring natural radon. I had not realized that you'd made measurements before 3/11; glad I asked.<br /><br />Also, I'm glad for the good news. Happy Holidays!Aaron Datesmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128268880760008009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669692485403201541.post-64410778746112161442011-12-14T15:45:58.570-06:002011-12-14T15:45:58.570-06:00Aaron Datesman,
No, long prior to Fukushima we ha...Aaron Datesman,<br /><br />No, long prior to Fukushima we had run the Inspector over the rain drops on the truck a few times and never had a noticeable up-tick in counts. After Fukushima we had an up-tick and used the "swipe" method to investigate further. Our best guess, using our method, anything over 4x is attributable to man-made causes. <br /><br />If you look at the current jet stream map for Saint Louis you will see that our Southern Jetstream did co-mingle some what with the Northern Jetsteam on 12/13 west of Baja Mexico. Based on that, we would expect an up-tick in readings tonight or tomorrow (if it rains).Ms. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841651748765791866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669692485403201541.post-45173065975428392512011-12-14T15:28:01.009-06:002011-12-14T15:28:01.009-06:00So do you think, for the swipe method that you use...So do you think, for the swipe method that you use, that 7-8x background is the normal level representing rainout of radon progeny present in the geology where you live?Aaron Datesmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128268880760008009noreply@blogger.com