Diffuse UV erythemal radiation experimental values

Measurements of diffuse UV erythemal radiation (UVER) using a shadowband have been corrected using the models proposed by Drummond (1956), LeBaron et al. (1990), and Batlles et al. (1995). Two different methods were used to validate these models: intercomparison with an Optronic OL754 spectroradiome...

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Published in:Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres 2007-12, Vol.112 (D24), p.n/a
Main Authors: Utrillas, M. P., Marín, M. J., Esteve, A. R., Tena, F., Cañada, J., Estellés, V., Martínez-Lozano, J. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheres
Computer simulation
diffuse horizontal radiation
Diffuse radiation
Diffusion
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
erythemal UV radiation
Exact sciences and technology
Extreme values
Geophysics
Radiative transfer
shadowband
Spectroradiometers
UV Index
UVER measurements
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Summary:Measurements of diffuse UV erythemal radiation (UVER) using a shadowband have been corrected using the models proposed by Drummond (1956), LeBaron et al. (1990), and Batlles et al. (1995). Two different methods were used to validate these models: intercomparison with an Optronic OL754 spectroradiometer and comparison with the values simulated by two radiative transfer codes, SMARTS and SBDART. For this comparison only clear days have been used. The corrected experimental values were analyzed in order to study the average values of the diffuse UVER fraction in relation to the clearness index kt. These varied between 62%, for kt close to 0.8, and 93% for kt of 0.2–0.3. Finally, a study of the monthly average and extreme values of the UV Index for diffuse radiation is presented, showing a maximum value of 6 in June.
ISSN:0148-0227
2169-897X
2156-2202
2169-8996
DOI:10.1029/2007JD008846