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What You See Is Not What You Get: The Difference Between Visible Sunlight and Ultraviolet Radiation

"In this study, the scientists collected information from past research and added it to their own research findings. In this research, the scientists wanted to know how much is already known about ultraviolet radiation in urban areas." [excerpted from Thinking About Science]

This is a feature article from the Urban Forest Edition of the Natural Inquirer (Vol 6, No 1).

It is based on the research publication: Ultraviolet radiation, human health, and the urban forest. Published in: USDA Forest Service, GTR NE-268 (2000). Authored by: G.M. Heisler and R.H. Grant. [SCUFRI]


Authors
J. Nickelsen, B. MacDonald, T. Heyer
Date Published
2006
Resource Format
Booklet
Funding Source
USDA FS (Other)
Sub-Topics
Health (human), UV Radiation
State(s)/Region(s)
National
Keywords
Human health, Human health, Radiation, Radiation, Sunlight, Sunlight, UV, UV

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