Mastering Measurement Uncertainties

Measurement outcomes are impacted by:

• Diurnal Cycles
• Background Radiation
• Thoron
• Protocols & Methods
• Device Considerations
• Decay Factor
• Equilibrium Ratio

Consideration 1 – Thermal Effects of Diurnal Cycles

 A diurnal cycle is any pattern that recurs every 24 hours as a result of one full rotation of the Earth. §During this diurnal cycle in which day and night are created, the Earth experiences a thermal effect as it rotates on its axis.