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Measurement of UVE radiation dangerous for the skin

Measurement of UVE radiation dangerous for the skin

15 March 2022

Natural UV radiation from the sun or UV radiation from artificial sources has different effects on human skin depending on the wavelength range. The word erythema is a dermatological term for a reddening of the skin. Long-wave UV radiation (above 313 nm, UVA) tans the skin and strengthens the immune system, while short-wave UV radiation (below 313 nm, UVB/UVE) can cause irreversible damage.

Stationary or mobile measurement in meteorological, medical or biological applications: The FLD7 03/33-UVE measuring head is used in the field of medical and biological research, for measuring UV irradiation devices (for cosmetic purposes, medical treatments or other applications on humans), in weather information and forecasting systems, in climate research and for general population information.

The sensitivity of the measuring head complies with the DIN 5050 and ISO/CIE 17166 standards and the Ordinance on protection against the harmful effects of artificial ultraviolet radiation. For outdoor use, the sensor is housed in a weatherproof enclosure. The UVE measurement range of both versions is 0.1 to 300 mW/m2 . The digital measuring head works with its own AD converter. Cable extensions are possible without problems and have no influence on the accuracy of the measurement. All relevant measured quantities are calculated from the measured irradiance and output to the measuring device.

Irradiance and UV index:

A popular measure of sunburn sensitivity is the UX index determined by the German Weather Service. The FLD7 03-UVE and FLD7 033-UVE sensors measure the erythema-effective irradiance in W/m2 . The UV index is the relative irradiance referred to 25mW/m2

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