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DOI: 10.15862/03NZOR325 (https://doi.org/10.15862/03NZOR325)

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Korobeynikov A.V., Pelina A.N., Kuzyakina M.V. Analysis of the radiation background of Krasnodar: spatial research and mapping. Russian journal of resources, conservation and recycling. 2025; 12(3). Available at: https://resources.today/PDF/03NZOR325.pdf (in Russian). DOI: 10.15862/03NZOR325

Analysis of the radiation background of Krasnodar: spatial research and mapping

Korobeynikov Alexander Vladimirovich
Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
E-mail: deskrux@gmail.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3769-5106

Pelina Alina Nikolaevna
Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
E-mail: pelina_a@mail.ru
RSCI: https://elibrary.ru/author_profile.asp?id=405947

Kuzyakina Marina Viktorovna
Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
E-mail: Marinavkuzyakina@gmail.com
RSCI: https://elibrary.ru/author_profile.asp?id=522457

Abstract. The comprehensive study of the radiation situation on the territory of Krasnodar was conducted. The purpose of the work: to evaluate the spatial distribution of natural ionizing radiation, to test field measurement techniques using available equipment, and to build cartographic models. The instrument was the HFS-20 dosimeter-radiometer. The key task was to determine the optimal duration of a single measurement to minimize the error caused by the statistical spread of the instrument readings at one point. It has been experimentally established that an increase in the measurement duration leads to an increase in the accuracy of the obtained value. Based on 43 measurements with a duration of ≥ 30 minutes, performed between November 2024 and March 2025 with an average network pitch of 1,5–2,5 km, radiation dose rate distribution maps were constructed using the ArcMap 10,8 geoinformation system, including a map of measurement locations, an interpolation surface, and a map of average values by micro-district. A stable spatial pattern has been revealed: increased background values (0,10–0,11 µSv/h) are typical for areas of dense tall buildings and highways, while reduced values (0,08–0,09 µSv/h) are typical for park areas and suburbs. It is established that the contribution of the urbanized environment to the increase of the natural background does not exceed 8 %. The average value for the city was 0,095 mSv/h, which corresponds to the safe natural range. Limitations are noted (instrument error, large network pitch) that define maps as a tool for assessing general trends rather than local anomalies. The results indicate that there are no radiation risks for the population of Krasnodar.

Keywords: radiation background; measurement technique; spatial distribution; radiation dose rate; natural background; geoinformation mapping; Krasnodar

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