UV Instruments

A variety of instruments exist for measuring ultraviolet radiation. They rely on a number of different techniques. Each instrument has its own characterizations making it more or less appropriate for specific applications. The WMO is currently in the process of writing specifications for describing some of the classes of instruments. The following companies produce instruments for monitoring solar UV for scientific purposes.

Manufacturers of UV Monitoring Instruments
Manufacturer	Phone	Fax
Algorithm Marketing Technologies Inc.	+1 514 723 2136
Bentham	+44(0) 118 975 1355	+44(0) 118 931 2971
Biospherical Instruments	+1 619 686 1888	+1 619 686 1887
Eppley	+1 401 847 1020	+1 401 847 1031
Eko	+81 3 5352 2911	+81 3 5352 2917
Gigahertz Optik	+1 978 462 1818	+1 978 462 3677
International Light	+1 978 465 5923	+1 978 462 0759
Kipp & Zonen	+31 15 269 8000 +44 1522 695 403 +1 631 589 2065	+31 15 262 0351 +44 1522 696 598 +1 631 589 2068
PRC Krochmann	+49 30 751 70 07	+49 30 751 01 27
Macam Photometrics Ltd.	+44 1 506 437 391 +1 914 347 7732	+44 1 506 438 543 +1 914 347 2788
Middleton Solar	+61 3 9388 9811	+61 3 9388 9822
NOW Optics AB	+46 8 632 0790	+46 8 632 0789
Optronics	+1 407 422 3171 +1 800 899 3171	+1 407 648 5412
R.S.I.	+1 301 306 0010	+1 301 306 0295
Satlantic	+1 902 942 4780	+1 902 942 4781
Scintec	+49 7071 92 1411	+49 7071 551 431
Solar Light	+1 215 517 8700	+1 215 517 8747
Solartech Corporation	+1 586 790 8025 +1 800 798 3311	+1 586 790 8026
SolData	soldata@soldata.dk
Yankee	+1 413 863 0200	+1 413 863 0255

UV radiation levels are very difficult to estimate even by professionals. Personal UV meters are for those interested in knowing their own personal exposure. These meters are designed to be light, inexpensive and easy to operate. The meters presented below vary in their cost, and technique for measuring UV. > > > >

Personal UV Meters
MATC.com	Measurement and Technology Co. Offers personal UV meters and watches to monitor UV exposure
Safesun.com	Optix-Tech Offers hand-held digital UV measurement devices
SolarTech.com	SolarTech Inc. Offers hand-held digital UV measurement devices
ProtonHealthCare	Proton Health Care Offers hand-held digital UV measurement devices
UV Alert	UV Alert offers patches and bracelets that measure the amount of UV the skin receives

Inclusion of instrumentation on this web page does not imply an endorsement of the products offered or of the accompanying educational materials. All known companies have been listed. If you know of any additional companies supplying UV instruments, or know of how this information could be updated, please send email to: E. C. Weatherhead or Gregory Noonan.