Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria

Igbawua Tertsea; Ikyo Barnabas; Agba Emmanuel

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Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria

Igbawua Tertsea, Ikyo Barnabas, Agba Emmanuel

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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.

DOI	10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18
Published in	International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (Volume 1, Issue 6, December 2013)
Page(s)	323-327
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UV, Radiation, Dosimetry, Nigeria

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Igbawua Tertsea, Ikyo Barnabas, Agba Emmanuel. (2013). Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, 1(6), 323-327. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18

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Igbawua Tertsea; Ikyo Barnabas; Agba Emmanuel. Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Monit. Anal. 2013, 1(6), 323-327. doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18

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Igbawua Tertsea, Ikyo Barnabas, Agba Emmanuel. Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria. Int J Environ Monit Anal. 2013;1(6):323-327. doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18

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Igbawua Tertsea

Faculty of Science, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Ikyo Barnabas

Department of Physics, Benue State University Makurdi and University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Agba Emmanuel

Faculty of Science, University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State, Nigeria

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Igbawua Tertsea; Ikyo Barnabas; Agba Emmanuel. Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Monit. Anal. 2013, 1(6), 323-327. doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18

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Igbawua Tertsea, Ikyo Barnabas, Agba Emmanuel. Average Solar UV Radiation Dosimetry in Central Nigeria. Int J Environ Monit Anal. 2013;1(6):323-327. doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20130106.18

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  volume = {1},
  number = {6},
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