The measurement of solar UV radiation at a typical market setting (Gboko, Central Market, Benue State Nigeria) was done using a broadband UV meter and Polymer Polysulphone Dosimeters. The dosimeters were fitted on strategic solar radiation access areas on a plastic human figure and placed in the sun from 9:30am- 4:00pm. The dosimeter fitted on the fore head recorded the highest reading of 595 J/m2 whereas the one positioned in the pocket (beneath the cloth) gave the least reading 2.7J/m2. The dosimeter placed in the Shade (Shop Canopy) also gave a low value of 45.4 J/m2 and the mean UV radiation exposure was determined as 432 ± 47 J/m2. The work sets a reliable baseline data for solar UV radiation monitoring in central Nigeria. Appropriate recommendations have also been made to create awareness on the harmful effects of solar UV radiation.
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abstract = {The measurement of solar UV radiation at a typical market setting (Gboko, Central Market, Benue State Nigeria) was done using a broadband UV meter and Polymer Polysulphone Dosimeters. The dosimeters were fitted on strategic solar radiation access areas on a plastic human figure and placed in the sun from 9:30am- 4:00pm. The dosimeter fitted on the fore head recorded the highest reading of 595 J/m2 whereas the one positioned in the pocket (beneath the cloth) gave the least reading 2.7J/m2. The dosimeter placed in the Shade (Shop Canopy) also gave a low value of 45.4 J/m2 and the mean UV radiation exposure was determined as 432 ± 47 J/m2. The work sets a reliable baseline data for solar UV radiation monitoring in central Nigeria. Appropriate recommendations have also been made to create awareness on the harmful effects of solar UV radiation.},
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