Identification

Title

BGS-HPA (Health Protection Agency) UK OneGeology Radon Potential Dataset

Alternative title(s)

BGS-HPA UK OneGeology Radon Potential Dataset

Abstract

OneGeology is an international collaborative project in the field of geology supported by 113 countries, UNESCO and major global geoscience bodies. It aims to enable online access to dynamic digital geological map of the world for everyone. An EU Joint Research Centre project is using OneGeology geological data as a framework for the production of a Geogenic Radon Map of Europe. The BGS-HPA UK Onegeology Radon Potential dataset provides, within a 1:625,000 scale geological framework, a general indication of how the estimated arithmetic mean ground-floor radon concentration varies within the United Kingdom. The indoor radon data is used with the agreement of the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Mapping of radon-prone areas at the OneGeology 1:625 000 scale can be used to inform European policy makers, politicians and the general public about the general variation of radon potential within the United Kingdom at the European scale. The dataset should not be used at scales larger than 1:250,000 or for regulatory (i.e. Building Control or Radon Affected Area) purposes in the UK.

Resource type

dataset

Resource locator

http://ogc.bgs.ac.uk/cgi-bin/BGS_BGS-HPA_Radon_Potential/wms?

name: BGS BGS-HPA OneGeology Radon Potential

description: OGC WMS

function: information

Unique resource identifier

code

http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605683

codeSpace

Dataset language

eng

Spatial reference system

authority code

OGP

code identifying the spatial reference system

urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326

Additional information source

Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which enters buildings from the ground. Exposure to high concentrations increases the risk of lung cancer. Further information on the dataset refer to: Appleton, J.D., 2012. User Guide for the BGS-HPA OneGeology Radon Potential Dataset for the UK. British Geological Survey Open Report, IR/12/082. A summary of the relationship between radon and geology in Wales is available in Appleton, J.D. and Miles, J.C.H. 2005. Radon in Wales. pp. 117-130 In: Bassett, M.G., Deisler, V.K., Nichol, D. (Eds.), Urban Geology of Wales 2. National Museum of Wales Geological Series No. 24, Cardiff. A summary of the relationship between radon and geology in Scotland is available in Scheib C, Appleton J D, Miles J C H, Green B M R, Barlow T S, Jones D G 2009 Geological controls on radon potential in Scotland. Scottish Journal of Geology. 45(2) 147-160. Advice on further information for health protection and legal purposes can be obtained at www.ukradon.org

Classification of spatial data and services

Topic category

geoscientificInformation

Keywords

Keyword set

keyword value

originating controlled vocabulary

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2008-06-01

Keyword set

keyword value

Geochemistry

Natural hazards

Radon detection

Geology

originating controlled vocabulary

title

reference date

date type

revision

effective date

2011

Keyword set

keyword value

NERC_DDC

Geographic location

West bounding longitude

-8.6500

East bounding longitude

1.7600

North bounding latitude

60.8600

South bounding latitude

49.8600

Extent

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

revision

effective date

2009

code identifying the extent

GBN

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

creation

effective date

1979

code identifying the extent

GREAT BRITAIN [id=139600]

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

revision

effective date

2009

code identifying the extent

NIR

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

creation

effective date

1979

code identifying the extent

NORTHERN IRELAND [id=181000]

Temporal reference

Temporal extent

Begin position

2012

End position

2012

Dataset reference date

date type

creation

effective date

2012

Frequency of update

irregular

Quality and validity

Lineage

The methodology is a modification of the method used for producing the 1: 50 000 scale radon maps of the UK (Miles and Appleton, 2005; Appleton and Miles, 2005; Scheib et al., 2009). HPA indoor radon measurement data are grouped by geology prior to mapping the variation in radon potential between and within geological units. Ground floor radon (GFRn) data were used for this OneGeology Radon Potential map because this is the unit of measurement for the JRC European radon mapping projects. Confidentiality of HPA indoor radon measurement locations is maintained through data management practices. Access to the data is restricted. The geological data used for the UK OneGeology Radon Potential map was produced by unioning the 625k superficial layer (derived from the DiGMapGB-50 superficial) and DiGMapGB-625 bedrock layer with a 1-km OS grid. The method and formulae used to estimate arithmetic mean ground floor radon (AM-GFRn) concentration for bedrock\superficial combinations with different numbers of ground floor radon measurements are summarised in Appleton (2012). The dataset is concerned with radon potential related to NATURAL geological sources only. The data do NOT cover the impacts of man-made features.

Conformity

Conformity report

specification

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2011

degree

false

explanation

See the referenced specification

Conformity report

specification

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2010-12-08

degree

false

explanation

See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF

Data format

name of format

image/png

version of format

1.3.0

Constraints related to access and use

Constraint set

Use constraints

Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk) for advice, should the position not be clear.

Limitations on public access

otherRestrictions

Responsible organisations

Responsible party

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3143

facsimile number

+44 115 936 3276

email address

enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

distributor

Responsible party

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3207

email address

enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

pointOfContact

Metadata on metadata

Metadata point of contact

contact position

NERC-BGS Geochemist

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3207

email address

jda@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

pointOfContact

Metadata date

2018-05-01T15:59:00

Metadata language