Articles | Volume 21, issue 23
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17907-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17907-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
| 
07 Dec 2021
Research article |
| 07 Dec 2021
| 07 Dec 2021
Limitations of the radon tracer method (RTM) to estimate regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – a case study for methane in Heidelberg
Ingeborg Levin
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institut für Umweltphysik, Heidelberg University, INF 229, 69120
Heidelberg, Germany
Ute Karstens
ICOS ERIC Carbon Portal, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science,
Lund University, Sölvegatan 12, 22362 Lund, Sweden
Samuel Hammer
Institut für Umweltphysik, Heidelberg University, INF 229, 69120
Heidelberg, Germany
ICOS Central Radiocarbon Laboratory, Heidelberg University, Berliner
Straße 53, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Julian DellaColetta
Institut für Umweltphysik, Heidelberg University, INF 229, 69120
Heidelberg, Germany
ICOS Central Radiocarbon Laboratory, Heidelberg University, Berliner
Straße 53, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Fabian Maier
Institut für Umweltphysik, Heidelberg University, INF 229, 69120
Heidelberg, Germany
ICOS Central Radiocarbon Laboratory, Heidelberg University, Berliner
Straße 53, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Maksym Gachkivskyi
Institut für Umweltphysik, Heidelberg University, INF 229, 69120
Heidelberg, Germany
ICOS Central Radiocarbon Laboratory, Heidelberg University, Berliner
Straße 53, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Viewed
Total article views: 2,577 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 10 Sep 2021)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,672 | 838 | 67 | 2,577 | 50 | 81 |
- HTML: 1,672
- PDF: 838
- XML: 67
- Total: 2,577
- BibTeX: 50
- EndNote: 81
Total article views: 1,768 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 07 Dec 2021)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,171 | 552 | 45 | 1,768 | 46 | 70 |
- HTML: 1,171
- PDF: 552
- XML: 45
- Total: 1,768
- BibTeX: 46
- EndNote: 70
Total article views: 809 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 10 Sep 2021)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 286 | 22 | 809 | 4 | 11 |
- HTML: 501
- PDF: 286
- XML: 22
- Total: 809
- BibTeX: 4
- EndNote: 11
Viewed (geographical distribution)
Total article views: 2,577 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 2,577 with geography defined
and 0 with unknown origin.
Total article views: 1,768 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 1,768 with geography defined
and 0 with unknown origin.
Total article views: 809 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 809 with geography defined
and 0 with unknown origin.
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
Cited
16 citations as recorded by crossref.
- Intercomparison of Radon Flux Monitors at Low and at High Radium Content Areas under Field Conditions D. Rábago et al. 10.3390/ijerph19074213
- Direct high-precision radon quantification for interpreting high-frequency greenhouse gas measurements D. Kikaj et al. 10.5194/amt-18-151-2025
- Full characterization and calibration of a transfer standard monitor for atmospheric radon measurements R. Curcoll et al. 10.5194/amt-17-3047-2024
- Analysis of 222Rn Surface Concentrations in the Basque Country (Spain): A Case Study of Heat Waves N. Alegría et al. 10.3390/ijerph20032105
- Approximate sequential Bayesian filtering to estimate 222Rn emanation from 226Ra sources using spectral time series F. Mertes et al. 10.5194/jsss-12-147-2023
- Portable two-filter dual-flow-loop <sup>222</sup>Rn detector: stand-alone monitor and calibration transfer device S. Chambers et al. 10.5194/adgeo-57-63-2022
- Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas I. Čeliković et al. 10.3390/atmos13122005
- Radon metrology for use in climate change observation and radiation protection at the environmental level S. Röttger et al. 10.5194/adgeo-57-37-2022
- Six years of continuous carbon isotope composition measurements of methane in Heidelberg (Germany) – a study of source contributions and comparison to emission inventories A. Hoheisel & M. Schmidt 10.5194/acp-24-2951-2024
- Characterizing the automatic radon flux transfer standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments C. Grossi et al. 10.5194/amt-16-2655-2023
- Preliminary investigation of radon-222 flux density in the soil surface: a case study of campus, China L. Zhao et al. 10.1007/s10967-024-09365-1
- Machine learning in environmental radon science J. Elío et al. 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.110684
- Meteorological Approach in the Identification of Local and Remote Potential Sources of Radon: An Example in Northern Iberian Peninsula M. Hernández-Ceballos et al. 10.3390/ijerph20020917
- Radon-222, silent enemy of health: Systematic review W. Verástegui-López et al. 10.56294/sctconf2024.1145
- Development of 222Rn Emanation Sources with Integrated Quasi 2π Active Monitoring F. Mertes et al. 10.3390/ijerph19020840
- Limitations of the radon tracer method (RTM) to estimate regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – a case study for methane in Heidelberg I. Levin et al. 10.5194/acp-21-17907-2021
14 citations as recorded by crossref.
- Intercomparison of Radon Flux Monitors at Low and at High Radium Content Areas under Field Conditions D. Rábago et al. 10.3390/ijerph19074213
- Direct high-precision radon quantification for interpreting high-frequency greenhouse gas measurements D. Kikaj et al. 10.5194/amt-18-151-2025
- Full characterization and calibration of a transfer standard monitor for atmospheric radon measurements R. Curcoll et al. 10.5194/amt-17-3047-2024
- Analysis of 222Rn Surface Concentrations in the Basque Country (Spain): A Case Study of Heat Waves N. Alegría et al. 10.3390/ijerph20032105
- Approximate sequential Bayesian filtering to estimate 222Rn emanation from 226Ra sources using spectral time series F. Mertes et al. 10.5194/jsss-12-147-2023
- Portable two-filter dual-flow-loop <sup>222</sup>Rn detector: stand-alone monitor and calibration transfer device S. Chambers et al. 10.5194/adgeo-57-63-2022
- Overview of Radon Flux Characteristics, Measurements, Models and Its Potential Use for the Estimation of Radon Priority Areas I. Čeliković et al. 10.3390/atmos13122005
- Radon metrology for use in climate change observation and radiation protection at the environmental level S. Röttger et al. 10.5194/adgeo-57-37-2022
- Six years of continuous carbon isotope composition measurements of methane in Heidelberg (Germany) – a study of source contributions and comparison to emission inventories A. Hoheisel & M. Schmidt 10.5194/acp-24-2951-2024
- Characterizing the automatic radon flux transfer standard system Autoflux: laboratory calibration and field experiments C. Grossi et al. 10.5194/amt-16-2655-2023
- Preliminary investigation of radon-222 flux density in the soil surface: a case study of campus, China L. Zhao et al. 10.1007/s10967-024-09365-1
- Machine learning in environmental radon science J. Elío et al. 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.110684
- Meteorological Approach in the Identification of Local and Remote Potential Sources of Radon: An Example in Northern Iberian Peninsula M. Hernández-Ceballos et al. 10.3390/ijerph20020917
- Radon-222, silent enemy of health: Systematic review W. Verástegui-López et al. 10.56294/sctconf2024.1145
2 citations as recorded by crossref.
- Development of 222Rn Emanation Sources with Integrated Quasi 2π Active Monitoring F. Mertes et al. 10.3390/ijerph19020840
- Limitations of the radon tracer method (RTM) to estimate regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – a case study for methane in Heidelberg I. Levin et al. 10.5194/acp-21-17907-2021
Latest update: 18 May 2025
Short summary
The radon tracer method is applied to atmospheric methane and radon observations from the upper Rhine valley to independently estimate methane emissions from the region. Comparison of our top-down results with bottom-up inventory data requires high-resolution footprint modelling and representative radon flux data. In agreement with inventories, observed emissions decreased, but only until 2005. A limitation of this method is that point-source emissions are not captured or not fully captured.
The radon tracer method is applied to atmospheric methane and radon observations from the upper...
Altmetrics
Final-revised paper
Preprint