UV Index from Solar Zenith Angle

Simplified UV index estimate from solar zenith angle and ozone column. UV index = 40 × erythemally-weighted irradiance (mW/m²).

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Simplified UV index estimate from solar zenith angle and ozone column. UV index = 40 × erythemally-weighted irradiance (mW/m²)

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Solar zenith angle — The solar zenith angle recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Ozone column — The ozone column recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the uv index result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the solar zenith angle, ozone column for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Simplified UV index estimate from solar zenith angle and ozone column. UV index = 40 × erythemally-weighted irradiance (mW/m²). Use the uv index result to inform your clinical assessment.

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