Thematic network for ultraviolet measurements

Objective

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is highly energetic electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength region of 100-400 nm. Uv radiation changes properties of many materials and has therefore recently found several applications in e.g. medical,cosmetic, testing and manufacturing industry. On the other hand, UV radiation also affects organic tissues. Therefore, high UV levels from e.g. sun or welding equipment cause health risks. Concerns of the environmental and health effects of solar UV radiation penetrating into the biosphere through the depleted ozono layer have greatly emphasised the urge for accurate and reliable UV radiometry.
In recent years, radiometry at visible wavelengths has experienced significant progress. Improvement of primary and transfer standards has enabled morereliable measurements throughout the traceability chain. However, the progressof measurements at UV wavelengths has been slower. Part of the problems are associated with the standards since both sources and detectors tend to be unstable in the UV. Especially, there is lack of reliable easy-to-use calibration methods for needs of industry.
The thematic network for UV measurements is aimed to enhance exchange of results and ideas between the research laboratories and industry and also to obtain a better understanding of the problems associated with the calibration and testing work.
The network has participants from all branches of UV measurements. All majorEuropean national standards laboratories, equipment manufactures and end-users of equipment and services are involved. The thematic network organises four workshops devoted to outlining and seeking solutions to problems in UV measurements. Four working groups will be established to work on specific subjects that are found most essential. Training courses will be arranged covering subjects of high interest. The network will establish WWW-pages and a newsletter to improve the the exchange of information in the field.
The network helps to improve the competitive position of European industry by promoting better measurement and calibration procedures. The improved exchange of knowledge helps in targeting the research and development efforts into areaswith major problems and reduces the amount of overlapping research. In the long run this results in efficient use of research resources. Improvedmeasurement methods in e.g. medical UV applications, solar UV measurements and occupational measurements at work places will lead to improved safety.

Keywords: Ultraviolet, radiometry, metrology, standards, safety, environment.

Programme(s)

• FP4-SMT - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of standards, measurements and testing, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 0301 - Health and safety

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

Helsinki University of Technology

Address

1,Otakaari
02150 Espoo
Finland

Participants (51)

AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF NORWAY

Norway

Address

1432 Aas

ALFRED WEGENER INSTITUTE FOR POLAR AND MARINE RESEARCH

Germany

Address

Columbusstrasse
27568 Bremerhaven

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Greece

Address

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
54006 Thessalonki

Able Instrument and Controls Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

Cutbush Park
RG6 4UT Reading

BUNDESAMT FUER STRAHLENSCHUTZ

Germany

Address

Willy-brandt-strasse 5
10 01 49 Salzgitter

Bentham Instruments Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

2,Boulton Road 2
RG2 0NH Reading

Biosense - Laboratory for Biosensory Systems Gbr

Germany

Address

45,Moernerstrasse 45
53332 Bornheim

Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedezin

Germany

Address

1-25,Friedrich Henkel Weg 1-25
44149 Dortmund

Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Germany

Address

100,Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig

CATHODEON LTD

United Kingdom

Address

Nuffield Road
CB4 1TW Cambridge

Centro de Ciencias e Tecnologias Opticas

Portugal

Address

687,Rua Do Capmo Alegre
4150 Porto

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientòficas

Spain

Address

144,Calle Serrano
28006 Madrid

DANISH INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL METROLOGY

Denmark

Address

1,Matematiktorvet 307
2800 Lyngby

DANISH METEOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Denmark

Address

100,Lyngbyvej 100
2100 Koepenhagen

DR. GROEBEL UV-ELEKTRONIK GMBH

Germany

Address

17,Goethestrasse 17
76275 Ettlingen

Delta Danish Electronics, Light & Acoustics

Denmark

Address

99,Bjortekaersvej
2800 Lungby

FINNISH INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Finland

Address

1,Topeliuksenkatu 41B
00250 Helsinki

FINNISH METEOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Finland

Address

15,Vuorikatu 15-19
00101 Helsinki

FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.

Germany

Address

Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 19
82467 Garmisch-partenkirchen

GSF-Forschungszentrum für Umwelt und Gesundheit GmbH

Germany

Address

1,Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1
85764 Neuherberg

Gigahertz - Optik Vetriebsgesellschaft für Technische Optik mbh

Germany

Address

4,Fischerstrasse 4
82178 Puchheim

Hanovian Limited

United Kingdom

Address

145,Farnham Road 145
SL1 4XB Slough - Berkshire

ISTITUTO ELETTROTECNICO NAZIONALE GALILEO FERRARIS

Italy

Address

Strada Delle Cacce 91
10135 Torino (Turin)

Instrument Systems Gmbh

Germany

Address

83,Neumarkterstrasse 83
81673 M1/2nchen

LABORATOIRE NATIONAL D'ESSAIS

France

Address

Avenue Enrico Fermi 5
78187 St Quentin En Yvelines

LEOPOLD-FRANZENS-UNIVERSITAET INNSBRUCK

Austria

Address

44,Müllerstrasse 44
6020 Innsbruck

Levy Hill Laboratories Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

Fieldings Road
EN8 9TJ Cheshunt

Macam Photometrics Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

10,Kelvin Square 10
EH54 5PF Livingston

N/A

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Netherlands

Address

9,Antonie Van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
3720 BA Bilthoven

NMI B.V., INSTITUTE FOR METROLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Netherlands

Address

97,Schoenmakerstraat 97
2600 AR Delft

NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE FOR AIR RESEARCH

Norway

Address

Instituttveien 18
2027 Kjeller

NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Norway

Address

0403 Oslo

NORWEGIAN METROLOGY AND ACCREDITATION SERVICE

Norway

Address

99,Fetveien 99
2007 Kjeller

NORWEGIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY

Norway

Address

13,Grini Naeringspark 13
1332 Osteras

National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

United Kingdom

Address

Queen's Road
TW11 0LW Teddington

Northern Regional Health Authority

United Kingdom

Address

Westgate Road
NE4 6BE Newcastle Upon Tyne

Norwegian Polar Institute of the Ministry of Environment

Norway

Address

29,Middelthunsgatan 29
301 Oslo

OMTec Gesellschaft für Optische Messsysteme mbH

Germany

Address

18 A,potsdamer Strasse 18 A
14513 Teltow

Osram GmbH Berlin-München

Germany

Address

1,Hellabrunnerstrasse 1
81543 M1/2nchen

PRC Krochmann Gmbh

Germany

Address

6,Genestostrasse 6
10829 Berlin

Philips Lighting B.V.

Netherlands

Address

1,Mathildelaan 1
5600 JW Eindhoven

STUK - Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority

Finland

Address

4,Laippatie
00881 Helsinki

SWEDISH METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Sweden

Address

Folkborgsvaegen 1
601 76 Norrkoeping

Statens Strälskyddsinstitut

Sweden

Address

171 16 Stockholm

Swedish National Testing and ResearchInstitute SP

Sweden

Address

4,Brinellgatan
501 15 Boräs

The Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom

Address

Clifton Lane
NG11 8NS Nottingham

Unicam VV/VIS Spectrometry

United Kingdom

Address

York Street
CB1 2ST Cambridge

University of Dundee

United Kingdom

Address

Ninewells Hospital And Medical School
DD1 9SY Dundee

University of Oslo

Norway

Address

0316 Oslo

Universität Karlsruhe (Technische Hochschule)

Germany

Address

12,Kaiserstrasse 12
76128 Karlsruhe