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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/34753| Title: | Cyprus Erythemal Radiation Forecasting System (CERYFOS) | Authors: | Charalampous, Georgia Fragkos, Konstantinos Andreas, Karpasitis Fountoulakis, Ilias Nisantzi, Argyro Papachristopoulou, Kyriakoula |
Major Field of Science: | Natural Sciences | Field Category: | Earth and Related Environmental Sciences | Keywords: | UV-Index;forecast ,;Cyprus;solar;radiation | Issue Date: | 5-Sep-2024 | Source: | IGARSS 2024 - 2024 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium | Project: | EXCELSIOR: ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence for Earth Surveillance and Space-Based Monitoring of the Environment | Journal: | IEEE xplore | Abstract: | Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth and sustaining ecosystems; however, excessive exposure poses risks, such as sunburns, premature aging, and an elevated susceptibility to skin cancers. The Ultraviolet Index (UVI), a numerical scale quantifying solar UV radiation intensity with respect to its efficiency in causing erythema in the human skin, serves as a valuable tool for guiding sun exposure practices and implementing protective measures.Cyprus, a sun-drenched country, experiences exceptionally high UVI levels (10+) during the summer months. Despite this, there is currently no official forecast or related information available regarding UV levels on the island. To address this gap, we introduce the Cyprus Erythemal Radiation Forecasting System (CERYFOS), a novel initiative designed to provide guidance on prudent sun exposure. By delivering UVI forecasts and harnessing Cyprus-specific UV radiation data, CERYFOS aims to educate the public on optimal sun exposure durations and empower authorities to proactively address risks associated with prolonged exposure to UV radiation. | URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/34753 | DOI: | 10.1109/IGARSS53475.2024.10642077 | Rights: | CC0 1.0 Universal | Type: | Conference Papers | Affiliation : | ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence The Cyprus Institute National Observatory of Athens (IAASARS/NOA) Cyprus University of Technology Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens (IAASARS/NOA) |
Funding: | The authors acknowledge the EXCELSIOR: ERATOSTHENES: Excellence Research Centre for Earth Surveillance and Space-Based Monitoring of the Environment H2020 Widespread Teaming project (www.excelsior2020.eu, accessed on 13 March 2023). The EXCELSIOR project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 857510, from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus through the Directorate General for the European Programmes, Coordination and Development and the Cyprus University of Technology. | Publication Type: | Peer Reviewed |
| Appears in Collections: | EXCELSIOR H2020 Teaming Project Publications |
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| Cyprus_Erythemal_Radiation_Forecasting_System_CERYFOS.pdf | Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth and sustaining ecosystems; however, excessive exposure poses risks, such as sunburns, premature aging, and an elevated susceptibility to skin cancers. The Ultraviolet Index (UVI), a numerical scale quantifying solar UV radiation intensity with respect to its efficiency in causing erythema in the human skin, serves as a valuable tool for guiding sun exposure practices and implementing protective measures. Cyprus, a sun-drenched country, experiences exceptionally high UVI levels (10+) during the summer months. Despite this, there is currently no official forecast or related information available regarding UV levels on the island. To address this gap, we introduce the Cyprus Erythemal Radiation Forecasting System (CERYFOS), a novel initiative designed to provide guidance on prudent sun exposure. By delivering UVI forecasts and harnessing Cyprus-specific UV radiation data, CERYFOS aims to educate the public on optimal sun exposure durations and empower authorities to proactively address risks associated with prolonged exposure to UV radiation. Index Terms— UV-Index, forecast, Cyprus, solar, radiation. | 303.33 kB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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