The UV index is a linear scale that measures the intensity of UV radiation with respect to sunburn. For example, assuming … See more

The UV index is a number linearly related to the intensity of sunburn-producing UV radiation at a given point on the Earth's surface. It cannot be simply related to the irradiance (measured in W/m ) because the UV of great… See more

After sporadic attempts by various meteorologists to define a "sunburn index" and growing concern about ozone depletion, Environment Canada scientists James B. Kerr, C. Thomas McElroy, and David I. Wardle inv… See more

The recommendations below are for average adults with lightly tanned skin (Fitzpatrick scale of skin colour: Type II). Those with darker skin (Type IV+) are more likely to withstand greater sun exposure, while extra … See more

• Fitzpatrick scale
• Health effects of sunlight exposure
• Sun protective clothing
• Sunscreen… See more

• Real-time Global Ultraviolet Index - A graphical view of the current UV index for the globe.
• Radiation: The ultraviolet (UV) index - World Health Organization
• Europe UV Index Forecast - European Climate and Health Obs… See more