As part of the Environmental Monitoring Systems Initiative, DRI, in collaboration with Campbell Scientific and Genitron, used the AlphaGuard™ to measure and transmit continuous radon concentration data by satellite and wireless internet. All the instruments were solar powered. This technique will allow radon monitoring to be done more effectively in remote areas that have no line power, or when data is needed on variations in radon levels. Although radon is naturally occurring, it is receiving increased attention from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, who now believe that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

AlphaGuard™ instrument used as part of study to demonstrate the ability to collect and transmit by wireless internet and satellite continuous, real-time radon data (Lynn Karr)	A sample of hourly average radon concentration values for a one-week period measured with the continuous real-time radon instrument. Units are in Becquerels per square meter (Bq/m3). The record exhibits typical diurnal variation in radon concentrations.