You have probably heard about UV radiation. It is essential for our immune system, vitamin D production and our well being. But too much of it can have bad side effects. So how do you know when it is safe to be outside?

To figure this out, scientists came together in 1987 with the World Health Organization to develop a measurement system. But this was really complicated! First, they researched how our skin reacts to every single different wavelength of light. Then they put the results into the so-called erythema action curve. This combined with the current lighting conditions makes the UV index. It shows where it is dangerous to be in the sun. A number up to 5 is moderate, up to 8 is high and above that, ...better stay inside. And this index is used all over the world!

To measure the UV index electronic sensors are used. sglux is an expert for scientifically accurate UV sensors. Some of them measure the UV index and react to the sun just like human skin.

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