UV radiation in global climate change: Measurements, modeling and effects on ecosystems

Wei Gao, Daniel L. Schmoldt, James R. Slusser

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Abstract

Numerous studies report that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is harmful to living organisms and detrimental to human health. Growing concerns regarding the increased levels of UV-B radiation that reach the earth's surface have led to the development of ground- and space-based measurement programs. Further study is needed on the measurement, modeling, and effects of UV radiation. The chapters of this book describe the research conducted across the globe over the past three decades in the areas of: (1) current and predicted levels of UV radiation and its associated impact on ecosystems and human health, as well as economic and social implications; (2) new developments in UV instrumentation, advances in calibration (ground- and satellite-based), measurement methods, modeling efforts, and their applications; and (3) the effects of global climate change on UV radiation.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Number of pages544
ISBN (Print)9783642033124
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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