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2002 UV workshop

2002 UV workshop presentations.

Papers

The presented papers are arranged by the workshop programme. 

Day One: Ozone & UV Radiation

B.J. Connor et al.The Antarctic ozone hole and its impact on NZ
G.E. BodekerA New Zealand perspective on global ozone
K.G. Ryan et al.Solar erythemal UV radiation at New Zealand centres of population (poster)
R.L. McKenzieUV in NZ in relation to other locations
J. Sabburg et al.Comparison of UV effects between Brisbane, Australia and Lauder, NZ
M. Kumar & R.L. McKenzieIs UV in the tropical Pacific greater than in NZ?
G.E. Bodeker et al.A UV Atlas for NZ
J.B. Liley & B.W. ForganAerosols over NZ in relation to other sites
G. Pfister et al.Cloud climatology for NZ and implications for radiation fields
S.E. Nichol et al.The effect of clouds and surface albedo on the UV in the Antarctic
M.S. JonesEffects of UV radiation on building materials
B.J. Connor et al.Predictions of future ozone levels
A. HandleyInternational agreements relating to ozone-depleting substances and current policy/enforcement issues
A.R. ReisingerFrom Montreal to Kyoto – can we learn some lessons?
A.R. ReisingerIntegrating ozone and UV research with climate change

Day Two: UV Impacts on Plants, Animals, & Ecosystems

I. HawesUV transparency in NZ lakes and the impact of UV on freshwater zooplankton and benthic plants
D.J. Kelly & M.L. BothwellEffects of solar UV radiation on shallow stream invertebrates
C.W. Hickey et al.Sensitivity of native freshwater fish and invertebrate species and the role of photoprotectant slime
R. Davies-ColleyStream shading and UV exposure
M.J. Ahrens & C.W. HickeyUV-photoactivation of PAHs and the sensitivity of sediment-dwelling estuarine organisms
P.J. NealeQuantifying the effects of ultraviolet radiation on phytoplankton: Comparisons between Chesapeake Bay and Antarctica (Southern Ocean )
K.G. Ryan et al.Antarctic algae and UV-B
B.M. Peake et al.UV radiation and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in aquatic environments
J.E. Hunt & T.M. McSevenySeasonal changes of UV-absorbing compounds in the leaves of two native trees
B.R. JordanMolecular responses of plant cells to UV-B radiation
C.L. Hunt et al.UV-B radiation effects on NZ grassland
K. RiedelThe effect of UV-radiation on photo-oxidants and formaldehyde in the atmosphere
D.M. SucklingGetting the most out of biopesticides in horticulture: understanding the role of UV

Day Three: Human Health Effects

C. Watts et al.A cover-up story: the Cancer Society Melanoma Prevention Programme
P. Gies et al.UV exposure from sunlight compared with industrial sources: implications for the development of Aust/NZ standards for UV protection
S. Dobbinson et al.Trends in sun protection: Use of sunscreen, hats and clothing over the past decade in Melbourne, Australia
C. Saunders et al.Public perception and valuation of UV health risks: a comparison across low and high risk countries
A.-L. Ponsonby et al.Ultraviolet radiation and organ-specific autoimmune disease: insights from epidemiological research
A.I. Reeder & R. RichardsMedia and public use of the UV index in NZ
R.L. McKenzie & J.A. RenwickUV Index to the public
C.Y. GuyUltraviolet radiation exposure of children and adolescents in Durban, South Africa
M.G. Kimlin & A.V. ParisiThe use of real-time ultraviolet radiation data to modify the UV exposure of primary schoolchildren
A.V. ParisiEffects of tree shade on solar ultraviolet exposures to humans
C.A. Mackay & M. DonnSunshade practice in NZ primary schools
J. GreenwoodDesigning sun safe environments
Book: UV and Ozone

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