What is the UV index? An expert explains what it means and how it's calculated
- Written by: Sarah Loughran, Principal Researcher and Electromagnetic Energy Program Manager, ARPANSA, and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
ShutterstockYou’ve probably seen the UV index in the day’s weather forecast, and you know it tells you when you need to cover up and wear sunscreen.
But where does that number come from? We produce it at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).
It’s our job to help keep Australia safe from all kinds...
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