AI Article Synopsis
- A 6-year study in Penang measured solar UVA radiation, showing peak diurnal flux of about 3.0 x 10(-2) KWHM-2 during clear midday.
- Average daily total flux is around 1.6 x 10(-1) KWHM-2, stable throughout the seasons.
- High cloud cover (83%) still allows a significant amount of UVA radiation, reducing incoming flux by only about half.
Article Abstract
Results from a 6-year study of solar ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation measurements at the equatorial location of Penang (5 degrees N) are presented. On clear days, the diurnal flux reaches a very high dosage of about 3.0 x 10(-2) KWHM-2 around midday. The average daily total flux is in the range of 1.6 x 10(-1) KWHM-2 and does not change much seasonally. The high 83% cloud cover only reduces the incoming flux to about half. The radiation flux represents a lower limit of the incident UVA radiation applicable to much of the equatorial/tropical region.
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