Abstract
We present an innovative satellite-based solar UV (ultraviolet) radiation dosimeter with a mobile app interface that has been validated by exploiting both ground-based measurements and an in vivo assessment of the erythemal effects on some volunteers having controlled exposure to solar radiation. The app with this satellite-based UV dosimeter also includes other related functionalities such as the provision of safe sun exposure time updated in real-time and end exposure visual/sound alert. Both validations showed that the system has a good accuracy and reliability needed for health-related applications. This app will be launched on the market by siHealth Ltd in May 2016 under the name of "HappySun" and is available for both Android and iOS devices (more info on http://www.happysun.co.uk). Extensive R&D activities are on-going for the further improvement of the satellite-based UV dosimeter's accuracy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1170-1175 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 9 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
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