Increasing the protection offered by shade structures
Poster
Paper/Presentation Title | Increasing the protection offered by shade structures |
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Presentation Type | Poster |
Authors | Turnbull, David J. (Author) and Parisi, Alfio (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland: Program and Abstracts |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Queensland |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.iamevents.com.au/qh/asm/index.html |
Conference/Event | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland |
Event Details | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland Event Date 23 to end of 24 Nov 2006 Event Location Brisbane, Queensland |
Abstract | [Purpose of study]: Solar UV radiation is incident on the earth’s surface in two distinct components, direct and scattered. The direct component is straight forward to minimise by simply blocking its path, whereas the scattered component is incident from all directions and is difficult to minimise. Scattered UV radiation is present underneath shade structures due to scattering by the atmosphere and surroundings. Therefore, the side openings of a shade structure have a direct influence on where the shade is located and the level of scattered UV in the shaded area. UV exposures were assessed for the decrease in scattered UV beneath specific shade structures as a result of using two types of side-on protection, namely, polycarbonate sheeting and vegetation. Conclusions: |
Keywords | shade, ultraviolet radiation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 519999. Other physical sciences not elsewhere classified |
370106. Atmospheric radiation | |
Public Notes | Poster presentation. Abstract only available. No evidence of copyright restrctions on web site. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xxw3/increasing-the-protection-offered-by-shade-structures
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