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Su A, Geldert A, Grist SM, Herr AE. Optical Attenuators Extend Dynamic Range but Alter Angular Response of Planar Ultraviolet-C Dosimeters. Photochem Photobiol 2021; 98:864-873. [PMID: 34596899 DOI: 10.1111/php.13532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Effective ultraviolet-C (UV-C) decontamination protocols of N95 respirators require validation that the entire N95 surface receives sufficient dose. Photochromic indicators (PCIs) can accurately measure UV-C dose on nonplanar surfaces, but often saturate below doses required to decontaminate porous, multilayered textiles like N95s. Here, we investigate the use of optical attenuators to extend PCI dynamic range while maintaining a near-ideal angular response-critical for accurate measurements of uncollimated UV-C. We show analytically that tuning attenuator refractive index, attenuation coefficient, and thickness can extend dynamic range, but compromises angular response unless the attenuator is an ideal diffuser. To investigate this tradeoff empirically, we stack PCIs behind model specular (floated borosilicate) and diffuse (polytetrafluoroethylene) attenuators, characterize the angular response, and evaluate on-N95 UV-C measurement accuracy within a decontamination system. Both attenuators increase PCI dynamic range >4×, but simultaneously introduce angle-dependent transmittance, which causes location-dependent underestimation of UV-C dose. PCI-borosilicate and PCI-polytetrafluoroethylene stacks underreport true on-N95 dose by (1) 14.7% and 3.6%, respectively, when near-normal to the source lamp array, and (2) 40.8% and 19.8%, respectively, in a steeply sloped location. Overall, we demonstrate that while planar attenuators can increase PCI dynamic range, verifying near-ideal angular response is critical for accurate UV-C measurements.
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- Alison Su
- University of California, Berkeley - University of California, San Francisco Graduate Program in Bioengineering, Berkeley, CA
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- University of California, Berkeley - University of California, San Francisco Graduate Program in Bioengineering, Berkeley, CA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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- University of California, Berkeley - University of California, San Francisco Graduate Program in Bioengineering, Berkeley, CA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Huang X, Chalmers AN. Review of Wearable and Portable Sensors for Monitoring Personal Solar UV Exposure. Ann Biomed Eng 2021; 49:964-978. [PMID: 33432511 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02710-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Sunlight is one of the main environmental resources that keeps all the organisms alive on earth. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is essential for vitamin D synthesis in the human body, which is crucial for bone and muscle health. In addition, sun exposure also helps to reduce the risk of some cardiovascular diseases and cancers. However, excessive UV exposure can lead to adverse effects, including some eye diseases, premature aging, sunburn and skin cancers. The solar UV irradiance itself depends on many environmental factors. In fact, the UV index reported in weather forecasts is an estimation under cloudless conditions. Personal UV exposure also depends on one's outdoor activities and habits. Furthermore, the UV intake depends on the skin sensitivity. Therefore, there is a need for research into monitoring the optimal daily UV exposure for health benefits, without developing potential health risks. To facilitate the monitoring of solar UV intensity and cumulative dose, a variety of UV sensors have been developed in the past few decades and many are commercially available. Examples of sensors being marketed are: portable UV dosimeter, wearable UV radiometer, personal UV monitor, and handheld Solarmeter®. Some of the UV sensors can be worn as personal health monitors, which promote solar exposure protection. The paper provides a comprehensive review of the wearable and portable UV sensors for monitoring personal UV exposure, including a discussion of their unique advantages and limitations. Proposals are also presented for possible future research into reliable and practical UV sensors for personal UV exposure monitoring.
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- Xiyong Huang
- Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand.
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- Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Wang J, Jeevarathinam AS, Jhunjhunwala A, Ren H, Lemaster J, Luo Y, Fenning DP, Fullerton EE, Jokerst JV. A Wearable Colorimetric Dosimeter to Monitor Sunlight Exposure. ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES 2018; 3:1800037. [PMID: 33928184 PMCID: PMC8081380 DOI: 10.1002/admt.201800037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The personal ultraviolet (UV) dosimeter is a useful measurement tool to prevent UV induced dermal damages; however, conventional digital dosimeters are either bulky or require external power sources. Here, a wearable, colorimetric UV film dosimeter that provides color transition, from purple to transparent, is reported to indicate the UV dose. The film dosimeter is made of a purple photodegradable dye ((2Z,6Z)-2,6-bis(2-(2,6-diphenyl-4H-thiopyran-4-ylidene)ethylidene)cyclohexanone or DTEC) blended in low density polyethylene film. The DTEC film discolored 3.3 times more under the exposure of UV light (302 nm) than visible light (543 nm), and a UV bandpass filter is developed to increase this selectivity to UV light. The DTEC film completely discolors to transparency in 2 h under an AM 1.5 solar simulator, suggesting the potential as an indicator for individuals with types I-VI skin to predict interventions to avoid sunburn. Finally, the DTEC film is integrated with the UV bandpass filter on a wristband to function as a wearable dosimeter for low cost and convenient monitoring of sunlight exposure.
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- Junxin Wang
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA,
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Center for Memory and Recording Research University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA,
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA,
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA,
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- Center for Memory and Recording Research University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA,
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Hacker E, Horsham C, Allen M, Nathan A, Lowe J, Janda M. Capturing Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and Physical Activity: Feasibility Study and Comparison Between Self-Reports, Mobile Apps, Dosimeters, and Accelerometers. JMIR Res Protoc 2018; 7:e102. [PMID: 29666044 PMCID: PMC5930172 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.9695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in Australia. Skin cancer prevention programs aim to reduce sun exposure and increase sun protection behaviors. Effectiveness is usually assessed through self-report. Objective It was the aim of this study to test the acceptance and validity of a newly developed ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure app, designed to reduce the data collection burden to research participants. Physical activity data was collected because a strong focus on sun avoidance may result in unhealthy reductions in physical activity. This paper provides lessons learned from collecting data from participants using paper diaries, a mobile app, dosimeters, and accelerometers for measuring end-points of UVR exposure and physical activity. Methods Two participant groups were recruited through social and traditional media campaigns 1) Group A—UVR Diaries and 2) Group B—Physical Activity. In Group A, nineteen participants wore an UVR dosimeter wristwatch (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) when outside for 7 days. They also recorded their sun exposure and physical activity levels using both 1) the UVR diary app and 2) a paper UVR diary. In Group B, 55 participants wore an accelerometer (Actigraph, Pensacola, FL, USA) for 14 days and completed the UVR diary app. Data from the UVR diary app were compared with UVR dosimeter wristwatch, accelerometer, and paper UVR diary data. Cohen kappa coefficient score was used to determine if there was agreement between categorical variables for different UVR data collection methods and Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to determine agreement between continuous accelerometer data and app-collected self-report physical activity. Results The mean age of participants in Groups A (n=19) and B (n=55) was 29.3 and 25.4 years, and 63% (12/19) and 75% (41/55) were females, respectively. Self-reported sun exposure data in the UVR app correlated highly with UVR dosimetry (κ=0.83, 95% CI 0.64-1.00, P<.001). Correlation between self-reported UVR app and accelerometer-collected moderate to vigorous physical activity data was low (ρ=0.23, P=.10), while agreement for low-intensity physical activity was significantly different (ρ=-0.49, P<.001). Seventy-nine percent of participants preferred the app over the paper diary for daily self-report of UVR exposure and physical activity. Conclusions This feasibility study highlights self-report using an UVR app can reliably collect personal UVR exposure, but further improvements are required before the app can also be used to collect physical activity data.
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- Elke Hacker
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.,The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Institute for Health and Ageing, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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du Preez DJ, du Plessis JL, Wright CY. Assessing a portable, real-time display handheld meter with UV-A and UV-B sensors for potential application in personal sun exposure studies. Skin Res Technol 2018; 24:527-534. [PMID: 29473222 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Observing accurate real-time measurements of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels is important since personal excess sun exposure is associated with skin cancers. Handheld measurement devices may be helpful but their accuracy is unknown. We compare a portable, science-grade solar UVR monitoring device against two fixed, science-grade solar UVR instruments. METHODS Instruments were (1) a fixed Solar Light 501 UV-B biometer to measure UV-B; (2) a fixed Kipp and Zonen radiometer used to measure UV-A and UV-B; and (3) Goldilux ultraviolet probes which are commercially available portable devices. Two different probes were used, one measured UV-A and the other UV-B radiation. The Goldilux probes were levelled and secured next to the UV-B biometer. Between 10:00 and 14:40 UTC+2, the UV-B biometer was set to record at 10-minute intervals and measurements by the Goldilux probes were manually taken simultaneously. Results were compared for all data and by solar zenith angle (SZA) ranges. RESULTS The Goldilux UV-B probe measured UV-B relatively well in its diurnal pattern, however, its readings were ~77% higher than those made by the UV-B biometer. While UV-A measurements from the Goldilux UV-A probe and those from the radiometer were in relatively good agreement in pattern, the radiometer read ~47% higher than the Goldilux UV-A probe. UV-B data from Goldilux UV-B probe had a moderately strong correlation with UV-B biometer data for small SZAs; conversely, for UV-A, the Goldilux UV-A probe had a strong correlation with the UV-A radiometer data for large SZAs. CONCLUSION Handheld devices may be useful to provide real-time readings of solar UVR patterns, however, to achieve synchronicity in the magnitude of readings to those made by science-grade fixed instruments, devices may need to be used during certain times of the day and in clear-sky conditions which may not be practical in personal exposure studies.
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- D J du Preez
- Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative, University of the North-West, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.,Environment and Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa
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Häder DP, Villafañe VE, Helbling EW. Productivity of aquatic primary producers under global climate change. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2015; 13:1370-92. [PMID: 25191675 DOI: 10.1039/c3pp50418b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The productivity of aquatic primary producers depends on a number of biotic and abiotic factors, such as pH, CO2 concentration, temperature, nutrient availability, solar UV and PAR irradiances, mixing frequency as well as herbivore pressure and the presence of viruses, among others. The effects of these factors, within a climate change context, may be additive, synergistic or antagonistic. Since some of them, e.g. solar radiation and temperature, vary along a latitudinal gradient, this perspective about the effects of global climate change on primary producers will consider ecosystems individually, separated into polar (Arctic and Antarctic), temperate and tropical waters. As coastal waters are characterized by lower light penetration and higher DOM and nutrient concentrations, they are considered in a separate section. Freshwater systems are also governed by different conditions and therefore also treated in their own section. Overall, we show that although there are general common trends of changes in variables associated with global change (e.g. the impact of UVR on photosynthesis tends to decrease with increasing temperature and nutrient input), the responses of aquatic primary producers have great variability in the different ecosystems across latitudes. This is mainly due to direct or indirect effects associated with physico-chemical changes that occur within water bodies. Therefore we stress the need for regional predictions on the responses of primary producers to climate change as it is not warranted to extrapolate from one system to another.
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Abukassem I, Bero MA. Outdoor solar UVA dose assessment with EBT2 radiochromic film using spectrophotometer and densitometer measurements. RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY 2015; 164:335-341. [PMID: 25500756 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncu291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Direct measurements of solar ultraviolet radiations (UVRs) have an important role in the protection of humans against UVR hazard. This work presents simple technique based on the application of EBT2 GAFCHROMIC(®) film for direct solar UVA dose assessment. It demonstrates the effects of different parts of the solar spectrum (UVB, visible and infrared) on performed UVA field measurements and presents the measurement uncertainty budget. The gradient of sunlight exposure level permitted the authors to establish the mathematical relationships between the measured solar UVA dose and two measured quantities: the first was the changes in spectral absorbance at the wavelength 633 nm (A633) and the second was the optical density (OD). The established standard relations were also applied to calculate the solar UVA dose variations during the whole day; 15 min of exposure each hour between 8:00 and 17:00 was recorded. Results show that both applied experimental methods, spectrophotometer absorbance and densitometer OD, deliver comparable figures for EBT2 solar UVA dose assessment with relative uncertainty of 11% for spectral absorbance measurements and 15% for OD measurements.
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- I Abukassem
- Protection and Safety Department, Atomic Energy Commission, Damascus, PO Box 6091, Damascus, Syria
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- Protection and Safety Department, Atomic Energy Commission, Damascus, PO Box 6091, Damascus, Syria
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Häder DP, Williamson CE, Wängberg SÅ, Rautio M, Rose KC, Gao K, Helbling EW, Sinha RP, Worrest R. Effects of UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems and interactions with other environmental factors. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2015; 14:108-26. [DOI: 10.1039/c4pp90035a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 410] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Combined effects of anthropogenic changes in the environmental condition in marine ecosystems, including UV, CO2and temperature.
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- Donat-P. Häder
- Emeritus from Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Dept. Biology
- 91096 Möhrendorf
- Germany
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- Dept. Biological and Environmental Science
- University of Gothenburg
- SE-40530 Göteborg
- Sweden
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- Département des Sciences Fondamentales and Centre for Northern Studies (CEN)
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Saguenay
- Canada
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- Department of Zoology
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Madison
- USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science
- Xiamen University (XiangAn Campus, ZhouLongQuan A1-211)
- Xiamen
- China
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany
- Banaras Hindu University
- Varanasi-221005
- India
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The distribution of biologically effective UV spectral irradiances received on a manikin face that cause erythema and skin cancer. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2014; 140:205-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2014.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2014] [Revised: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chun SL, Yu PKN. Note: Calibration of EBT3 radiochromic film for measuring solar ultraviolet radiation. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2014; 85:106103. [PMID: 25362462 DOI: 10.1063/1.4898162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Solar (UVA + UVB) exposure was assessed using the Gafchromic EBT3 film. The coloration change was represented by the net reflective optical density (Net ROD). Through calibrations against a UV-tube lamp, operational relationships were obtained between Net ROD and the (UVA + UVB) exposures (in J cm(-2) or J m(-2)). The useful range was from ∼0.2 to ∼30 J cm(-2). The uniformity of UV irradiation was crucial for an accurate calibration. For solar exposures ranging from 2 to 11 J cm(-2), the predicted Net ROD agreed with the recorded values within 9%, while the predicted exposures agreed with the recorded values within 15%.
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- S L Chun
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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Sun J, Lucas RM, Harrison SL, van der Mei I, Whiteman DC, Mason R, Nowak M, Brodie AM, Kimlin MG. Measuring Exposure to Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Using a Dosimetric Technique: Understanding Participant Compliance Issues. Photochem Photobiol 2014; 90:919-24. [DOI: 10.1111/php.12265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Jiandong Sun
- AusSun Research Laboratory; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health; College of Medicine, Biology and Environment; Australian National University; Canberra ACT Australia
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- AusSun Research Laboratory; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
- Faculty of Medicine; Health and Molecular Sciences; School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences; James Cook University; Townsville QLD Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
- Population Health Division; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute; Brisbane QLD Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health; University of Sydney; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine; Health and Molecular Sciences; School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences; James Cook University; Townsville QLD Australia
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- AusSun Research Laboratory; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
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- AusSun Research Laboratory; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health; School of Public Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane QLD Australia
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Sun J, Lucas RM, Harrison S, van der Mei I, Armstrong BK, Nowak M, Brodie A, Kimlin MG. The relationship between ambient ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and objectively measured personal UVR exposure dose is modified by season and latitude. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2014; 13:1711-8. [DOI: 10.1039/c4pp00322e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Despite the widespread use of ambient ultraviolet radiation (UVR) as a proxy measure of personal exposure to UVR, the relationship between the two is not well-defined.
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- J. Sun
- AusSun Research Laboratory
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane, Australia
- NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health
- College of Medicine
- Biology and Environment
- Australian National University
- Australia
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- JCU Skin Cancer Research Group
- School of Public Health
- Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sciences
- James Cook University
- Australia
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- JCU Skin Cancer Research Group
- School of Public Health
- Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sciences
- James Cook University
- Australia
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- AusSun Research Laboratory
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane, Australia
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- AusSun Research Laboratory
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane, Australia
- NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health
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French AN, Ashby RS, Morgan IG, Rose KA. Time outdoors and the prevention of myopia. Exp Eye Res 2013; 114:58-68. [PMID: 23644222 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2013.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2013] [Revised: 04/20/2013] [Accepted: 04/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to be, or to become myopic, irrespective of how much near work they do, or whether their parents are myopic. It is currently uncertain if time outdoors also blocks progression of myopia. It has been suggested that the mechanism of the protective effect of time outdoors involves light-stimulated release of dopamine from the retina, since increased dopamine release appears to inhibit increased axial elongation, which is the structural basis of myopia. This hypothesis has been supported by animal experiments which have replicated the protective effects of bright light against the development of myopia under laboratory conditions, and have shown that the effect is, at least in part, mediated by dopamine, since the D2-dopamine antagonist spiperone reduces the protective effect. There are some inconsistencies in the evidence, most notably the limited inhibition by bright light under laboratory conditions of lens-induced myopia in monkeys, but other proposed mechanisms possibly associated with time outdoors such as relaxed accommodation, more uniform dioptric space, increased pupil constriction, exposure to UV light, changes in the spectral composition of visible light, or increased physical activity have little epidemiological or experimental support. Irrespective of the mechanisms involved, clinical trials are now underway to reduce the development of myopia in children by increasing the amount of time they spend outdoors. These trials would benefit from more precise definition of thresholds for protection in terms of intensity and duration of light exposures. These can be investigated in animal experiments in appropriate models, and can also be determined in epidemiological studies, although more precise measurement of exposures than those currently provided by questionnaires is desirable.
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- Amanda N French
- Discipline of Orthoptics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 2011, Australia
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Liljendahl TS, Blomqvist A, Andersson EM, Barregard L, Segerbäck D. Urinary levels of thymine dimer as a biomarker of exposure to ultraviolet radiation in humans during outdoor activities in the summer. Mutagenesis 2013; 28:249-56. [PMID: 23339196 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/ges077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The incidence of skin cancer is rising rapidly in many countries, presumably due to increased leisure time exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR causes DNA lesions, such as the thymine dimer (T=T), which have been causatively linked to the development of skin cancer. T=T is clearly detectable in urine and may, thereby, be a potentially valuable biomarker of UVR exposure. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between UVR exposure and urinary levels of T=T in a field study involving outdoor workers. Daily ambient and personal exposure of 52 beach lifeguards and agricultural workers to UVR were determined (employing 656 personal polysulphone dosimeters). In 22 of these subjects, daily urinary T=T levels (120 samples) were measured, the area of skin exposed calculated and associations assessed utilizing mixed statistical models. The average daily UVR dose was approximately 600 J/m(2) (7.7 standard erythemal doses), i.e. about 20% of ambient UVR. T=T levels were correlated to UVR dose, increasing by about 6 fmol/µmol creatinine for each 100 J/m(2) increase in dose (average of the three preceding days). This is the first demonstration of a relationship between occupational UVR exposure and urinary levels of a biomarker of DNA damage. On a population level, urinary levels of T=T can be used as a biomarker for UVR exposure in the field.
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- Tove Sandberg Liljendahl
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Novum, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden.
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Hu L, Gao Q, Gao N, Liu G, Wang Y, Gong H, Liu Y. Solar UV exposure at eye is different from environmental UV: diurnal monitoring at different rotation angles using a manikin. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2013; 10:17-25. [PMID: 23145494 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2012.737700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) promotes pterygium and cataract development in the human eye. When outdoors, people are subject to varying ocular UVR exposure intensity depending on time of day and orientation to the sun. To assess this variability, a manikin eye was exposed to solar UVR at 12 rotation angles relative to the sun with a solar elevation angle (SEA) ranging from 24.6° to 88.2°. At rotation angles of 0°, 30°, and 330°, the diurnal variation of ocular UVR exposure intensity showed a bimodal distribution that peaked at a SEA of about 40°, which was 3 to 4 hr both before and after noon. This timing differed from peak environmental UVR exposure intensity. At the other rotation angles, diurnal variations in ocular UV exposure exhibited unimodal curves, with maximum intensity around noon, the same as for environmental UVR. Thus, the idea that UVR exposure is most intense at midday is true for skin surfaces positioned somewhat horizontally but not for the eyes in a 60° arc with a centerline toward the sun (i.e., ranging 30° clockwise or counter-clockwise from the centerline). Maintaining certain orientations relative to the sun's position (for example, being clockwise or counter-clockwise by 30° from the sun) should effectively reduce ocular UVR exposure, especially at times when the SEA is 40°.
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- Liwen Hu
- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Schouten PW, Parisi AV. Underwater deployment of the polyphenylene oxide dosimeter combined with a neutral density filter to measure long-term solar UVB exposures. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2012; 112:31-36. [PMID: 22551692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2012.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2012] [Revised: 04/03/2012] [Accepted: 04/04/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Numerous studies have conclusively shown how solar ultraviolet radiation (UV) (290-400 nm) has a negative impact upon underwater ecosystems. As a consequence of this, UV must be accurately evaluated in aquatic locations by employing a non-invasive measurement technique in order to better understand the damage it causes on both a macro and micro scale and provide solutions on how to manage its impact over both short and long time scales. Specifically, the UVB (290-320 nm) has the highest potential for causing stress to marine organisms. This manuscript details the deployment of a cost-effective and easily useable UVB detection dosimeter based on polyphenylene oxide (PPO) combined with a neutral density filter (NDF) derived from polyethylene. A long-term calibration regime performed over an extensive solar zenith angle range (SZA) in summer at a semi-tropical location showed that the PPO dosimeter used in conjunction with a polyethylene NDF could measure UVB exposures underwater up to 125 h in daylight (11-12 days approximately) before reaching near total saturation, providing an exposure limit as much as seven times greater that what was previously achievable with PPO dosimeters deployed without an NDF and approximately 42 times larger than those measured previously with polysulphone dosimeters.
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- P W Schouten
- CSIRO Land and Water, Highett, Victoria 3190, Australia.
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Saito W, Ikejima I, Fukuda Y, Momoi Y. In vivo measurements of daily UV exposure of human anterior teeth using CaF2:Tb,Sm as a thermoluminescence dosimeter. RADIAT MEAS 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2010.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Butson ET, Cheung T, Yu PKN, Butson MJ. Measuring solar UV radiation with EBT radiochromic film. Phys Med Biol 2010; 55:N487-93. [PMID: 20858922 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/55/20/n01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Hu LW, Gao Q, Xu WY, Wang Y, Gong HZ, Dong GQ, Li JH, Liu Y. Diurnal variations in solar ultraviolet radiation at typical anatomical sites. BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES : BES 2010; 23:234-243. [PMID: 20708504 DOI: 10.1016/s0895-3988(10)60058-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2009] [Accepted: 06/09/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an important environmental factor that affects human health. The understanding of diurnal variations of UV radiation at anatomical sites may be helpful in developing ways to protect humans from the harmful effects of UV radiation. METHODS In order to characterize the diurnal variations, the UV exposure values were measured at 30 min intervals by using Solar-UV Sensors and a rotating manikin in Shenyang city of China (41 degrees 51'N, 123 degrees 27'E). Measurement data for four representative days (in each of the four seasons respectively) were analyzed. RESULTS The diurnal variations in solar UV radiation at the shoulder, the forehead and the chest were similar to those associated with a horizontal control measurement. However, the diurnal variations at the eye and the cheek exhibited bimodal distributions with two peaks in spring, summer and autumn, and a unimodal distribution in winter. The UV exposure peaks at the eye and the cheek were measured at solar elevation angles (SEA) of about 30 degrees and 40 degrees , respectively. CONCLUSION The protection of some anatomical sites such as the eye from high UV exposure should not be focused solely on the periods before and after noon, especially in the places and seasons with high SEA.
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- Li-Wen Hu
- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Schouten PW, Parisi AV, Turnbull DJ. Usage of the polyphenylene oxide dosimeter to measure annual solar erythemal exposures. Photochem Photobiol 2010; 86:706-10. [PMID: 20408977 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2010.00720.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Poly (2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO) film is a useful dosimetric tool for measuring solar UV in underwater and terrestrial environments. However, little is known about how the response of PPO changes with fluctuations in atmospheric ozone and also to seasonal variations. To resolve this issue this article presents a series of long-term in-air solar erythemal response measurements made over a year from 2007 to 2008 with PPO. This data showed that the PPO dose response varies with modulations of the solar spectrum resulting from changes in season and atmospheric ozone. From this, it was recommended that PPO only be calibrated in the season in which it is to be used at the same time as measurements were being made in the field. Extended solar UV measurements made by PPO with a neutral density filter (NDF) based on polyethylene are also detailed. These measurements showed that the lifetime of PPO could be extended by 5 days before saturation. As the dynamic range for PPO is known to be 5 days during summer at a sub-tropical location, the advantage of using the NDF is that half the number of dosimeters is needed to be fabricated and measured before and after exposure.
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- Peter W Schouten
- School of Engineering, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia.
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Kimlin MG, Tenkate TD. Occupational exposure to ultraviolet radiation: the duality dilemma. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2007; 22:1-37. [PMID: 17508696 DOI: 10.1515/reveh.2007.22.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Human exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a component of everyday life and a significant hazard for outdoor workers. In addition, a large range of artificial sources also has the potential to provide extreme occupational UV exposure. Even though the human health risks of overexposure to UV are well documented, to date relatively little is known quantitatively about UV exposure. For example, the evidence indicates that workers who are exposed to particular sources (for example, welding arcs) are exposed to extreme UV exposures, despite the use of current control measures. In contrast, increasing evidence points to significant health impacts resulting from underexposure to UV, particularly with the production (or more correctly lack of production) of vitamin D in the skin. The latter poses a serious issue for the work-force, with specific risks for workers lacking adequate sun exposure-underground miners, long-haul flight crews, shift workers, and perhaps indoor workers. Using a risk-management approach, this paper provides a comprehensive review of occupational UV sources, health impact of occupational UV exposure, occupational exposure standards, and levels of exposure in various settings, and discusses the appropriate control measures. In addition, the duality aspect of health impacts from overexposure and underexposure to UV and the associated occupational health implications are specifically explored.
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- Michael G Kimlin
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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Wright CY, Reeder AI. Youth solar ultraviolet radiation exposure, concurrent activities and sun-protective practices: a review. Photochem Photobiol 2006; 81:1331-42. [PMID: 16354111 DOI: 10.1562/2005-8-19-ir-655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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To assist standardization of procedures, facilitate comparisons, and help guide research efforts to optimally inform development of appropriately targeted interventions, there is a need to review methods used to quantify child and adolescent solar ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure, related outdoor activities and sun-protective practices. This holistic approach is essential for comprehensive research that will provide all-inclusive, informative and meaningful messages for preventive measures of harmful UV exposure. Two databases were searched and 29 studies were retrieved, and these studies report measurement or assessment techniques documenting UV exposure patterns and related outdoor activities. Polysulfone film badges were the main measurement instrument used in 10 studies, with questionnaire, survey data, observation, a model, electronic dosimeters, biological dosimeters, colorimeter and UV colouring labels used in the remaining studies. Methods used to record activities included self-report, parental report, a logbook and observation. Measurement duration and unit of UV exposure varied in most studies, but a method common to 15 studies was measured UV exposure as a percentage of ambient UV. The studies reviewed do not provide sufficient information for the development and evaluation of targeted youth sun protection programs. Studies are required which document precise UV exposure, concurrent activities and sun protection usage for children and adolescents.
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- C Y Wright
- Social and Behavioural Research in Cancer Group, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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FWT-60 radiochromic film has been tested for colouration effects from fluorescent light sources and shown to produce a marked colouration when exposed to office fluorescent light sources showing an approximate 1 OD unit per 0.5 J m(-2) exposure to a broad ultraviolet (UV) UVA + UVB spectrum at the peak absorption wavelength. This produces a measurable and quantifiable response to UV exposure. By choosing an appropriate wavelength of readout or band pass, the level of sensitivity can be changed to match the application or exposure level measurement required. These levels of UV response are significantly higher in sensitivity than other radiochromic films such as Gafchromic MD-55 by an order of magnitude. This feature may be of use for measurement of integrated UV exposure from fluorescent lights when required and produces a quantifiable history of total exposure.
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- Martin J Butson
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
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Turnbull DJ, Parisi AV. Increasing the ultraviolet protection provided by shade structures. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2005; 78:61-7. [PMID: 15629250 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2004.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2004] [Revised: 07/26/2004] [Accepted: 09/03/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The side openings of a shade structure have a direct influence on where the shade is located and the level of scattered UV in the shaded area. UV exposures were assessed for the decrease in scattered UV beneath specific shade structures by the use of two types of side-on protection, namely, polycarbonate sheeting and evergreen vegetation. Dosimetric measurements conducted in the shade of a scale model shade structure during summer and winter showed significant decreases in exposure of up to 65% for summer and 57% for winter when comparing the use and non-use of polycarbonate sheeting. Measurements conducted in the shade of four shade structures with various amounts of vegetation covering different sides, showed that adequate amounts of and positioning of vegetation decreased the scattered UV in the shade by up to 87% for the larger solar zenith angles (SZA) of approximately 67 degrees and up to 30% for the smaller SZA of approximately 11 degrees when compared to the shade structure that had no surrounding vegetation.
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- D J Turnbull
- Centre for Astronomy, Solar Radiation and Climate, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba 4350, Australia.
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