Developing a UV climatology for public health purposes using satellite data

Developing a UV climatology for public health purposes using satellite data

The effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation on life on Earth differ greatly. While overexposure to UV rays is harmful, small amounts of exposure are necessary for the synthesis of Vitamin D and good health. To optimize individual exposure to solar UV, it is therefore crucial to use UV data sourc...

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Main Authors: Laurent Vuilleumier, Todd Harris, Athanasios Nenes, Claudine Backes, David Vernez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Ultraviolet
Climatology
Satellite imagery
Public health
Environmental health
Skin cancer
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020321322

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