title: Seasonal variations of solar UVB and UVA in Syria.
abstract: Seasonal variations of solar UVB (285-320 nm) and UVA (320-400 nm) were measured in three sites in Syria (33-37 N degrees) for 2 y: 1992-1993. UVB measurements were performed using polysulphone films and Robertson-Berger meters, while UVA measurements were done by a UVA intensity meter. Two sets of measurements were carried out: 1) Maximal daily doses 3 times per week (every other day); and 2) Diurnal variations from sunrise to sunset, every 1 h, twice per month (every fortnight).
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety, Syrian Atomic Energy Commission, Damascus.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Othman
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Baydoun
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D011108:Polymers; D012621:Seasons; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D013450:Sulfones; D013593:Syria / Q000453:epidemiology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011108:Polymers; D013450:Sulfones; C017662:polysulfone P 1700