Analysis trends of ultraviolet B fluxes in the continental US with USDA and TOMS data

Zhiqiang Gao, Jicai Ning, Runhe Shi, Wei Gao

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Abstract

Many environmental factors, such as stratospheric ozone, aerosols, and clouds, may affect ultraviolet (UV) irradiance. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association between ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and total cloud amount, ozone, and aerosols simultaneously, leading to the assessment of possible impacts of climate change on UVB flux variations in the Continental United States (US). Findings indicate that in the past 22 years, while ozone decreased and aerosols increased across the US, the UVB decrease in the northern states was consistent with the increase in aerosols and total cloud amount. Climate change impact resulting in higher total cloud amount in the northern states might result in lower UVB in the future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability X
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819497192
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability X - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 26 Aug 201329 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8869
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability X
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period26/08/1329/08/13

Keywords

  • Aerosols Index
  • Climate Change
  • Ozone
  • TOMS
  • Total Cloud Amount
  • UVI

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