UVC

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Description

A rarely used acronym for ultraviolet content coined by G. Thomson (1967). UVC is defined as the ratio of the intensity of UV radiation divided by the illumination value. Currently the amounts of UV radiation is usually spedified in microwatts per lumen. To convert UVC values to microwatts per lumen multiply by 16.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ultraviolet content

Additional Information

G. Thomson, "Calibration and use of a UV Monitor" proceedings of the IIC London Conference on Museum Climatology, 159-172.

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