| UV-B radiation provides the energy for many reactions in atmospheric chemistry. For instance, both CO and methane are removed from the clean atmosphere as a result of reaction with the hydroxyl radical. In this environment this is primarily generated by UV-B radiation.
Dr. Stephen Wilson is the lead Scientist responsible for UV-B measurements at the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station, situated in north-western Tasmania.
This research involves both the development and validation of measurement techniques and the interpretation of the results as they impact upon the clean air environment. |
Photo: Bureau of Meteorology/ R. Bennett
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