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remote sensing
When determining the amount of uv radiation reaching the ground, ozone concentrations are not the only concern. ... through the atmosphere. Determine the amounts of uvb radiation you would expect to reach the ground at 30N and 60N relative to the amount of uvb radiation reaching Earth's surface at the equator ...
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humans
Cataracts and Other Eye Disorders Cataracts are ... eye. Human Immune System Some researchers believe they have found a link between increased uvb radiation and reduced effectiveness of the human immune system, which leads to reduced effectiveness of ...
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EHP: Volume 106, Number 2, February 1998
Taioli, Carlo Zocchetti, and Seymour Garte P. 67 Risk Assessment for the Harmful Effects of UVB Radiation on the Immunological Resistance to Infectious Diseases Wim Goettsch, Johan Garssen, Wout Slob, Frank R ...
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CHAMP - CREWS Database Query Form - NOAA's Coral Health and Monitoring Program
Sea Temp Sea Temp 1m Sea Temp 2m Sea Temp NDBC Signal Strength Tide Transmissometry UVB Radiation 1m UVB Radiation Surface Wind Dir 1 Wind Dir 2 Wind Gust 1 Wind Gust 2 Wind ...
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EDGE of Existence :: Evolutionarily Distinct & Globally Endangered
Climate change and UV radiation Amphibians are especially vulnerable to desiccation -- the vast majority of species must maintain moist ... decline of amphibians may be linked to an increase in UV radiation (in particular UVB at a wavelength of 300 nm). UVB radiation is harmful to many species of amphibians, however research focusing ...
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The Arctic and Antarctic - MarineBio.org
Arctic by decreasing permafrost and sea ice, changing precipitation, warming the air, and allowing hazardous UVB radiation to penetrate the ozone. If the Arctic sea melts, it is possible that the ... the food web. Environmental issues in the Southern Ocean include concern that the increase of UVB radiation through an ozone hole directly above has reduced the number of phytoplankton, the primary ...
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CO2 Science
The Photosynthetic and Transpiration Responses of Canola Siliquas to Elevated CO2 and UVB Radiation: What are they? And what do they imply about the future strength of the aerial ...
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"Ask the Experts" Category: Suntanning
Tanning Salons Fact Sheet Ultraviolet Radiation Ultraviolet Radiation and Public Health The following health ... radiation? Q267 – If we use sun block to protect us from the various types of UV rays are we safe from skin cancer? Q407 – Chemical names for UVA and UVB ... UVA and UVB radiation; coating on sunglasses Q1325 – Comparison between electron beam and ultraviolet radiation Q1553 – ...
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Sun Safety for Children - Keep Kids Healthy
Pick one that offers UVA and UVB protection and that has a SPF of 15 or higher ( ... protect against UVA and UVB radiation. Use sunscreen daily, even if it is cloudy, since most of the sun's radiation penetrates clouds and can ... zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) that physically block the sun's radiation if your child has sensitive skin. Deet lowers the effectiveness of ...
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EPA SunWise: UV Radiation
UV radiation and protect yourself when outdoors. Types of UV Radiation Scientists classify UV radiation into three types or bands - UVA, UVB, and UVC. The stratospheric ozone layer absorbs some, but not all, of these types of UV radiation: UVA: ...
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