title: Extracting mineral effects on ultraviolet penetration and its effects in coastal and inland waters: a Monte Carlo study.
abstract: A factor significantly affecting the ultraviolet (UV) radiation's interactions with the aquatic environment is the concentration of suspended sediment. We utilize data on UV penetration, absorption, and scattering in Lake Biwa, Japan, reported by Belzile et al. [Limnol. Oceanogr. 47, 95 (2002)], to drive Monte Carlo simulations of UV penetration. We generated Monte Carlo models (2 billion photons per simulation) of four stations reported by Belzile et al.: two low sediment stations and two high sediment stations. New modes are proposed for analyzing UV penetration and dosage factors for aquatic organisms in sediment dominated aquatic environments.
authors.affiliation: Biology Department, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, North Carolina 27402, USA.
authors.forename: William E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Mulberry
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Stavn
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D059001:Aquatic Organisms / Q000528:radiation effects*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005618:Fresh Water; D007564:Japan; D008903:Minerals; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D055620:Optical Phenomena; D017785:Photons; D012623:Seawater; D013535:Suspensions / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals; D013535:Suspensions