Remote real-time control of aerosol continuous monitoring for high radon concentration environments

Abstract In this study, we developed a new continuous aerosol monitoring device, which can be controlled by a remote server and transmit data over the Internet according to the TCP protocol. The user can remotely control the device and obtain the data measured in real time, which can be used to send alarms related to the concentrations of radioactive aerosols. This new device was applied to remotely measuring the concentrations of nuclides (uranium, plutonium, and beta) in radioactive aerosols and for reducing the effects of high radon in the environment based on the measurements. The experimental results demonstrated that this novel device can provide accurate test results and transmit the results to the administrator's location, and it can be remotely controlled in order to remain at a safe distance away from a dangerous measurement area.