CIE 098:1992 PDF Download

The CIE 098:1992 standard addresses the measurement and assessment of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in both natural and artificial settings. The standard recognizes that UVR can have both beneficial and harmful effects on humans, and acknowledges that people are often exposed to UVR from various sources.

The standard emphasizes the importance of personal monitoring as the most effective method to determine individual UVR exposure. It highlights the limitations of using stationary detectors, as human movement can affect the accuracy of measurements. As a result, a practical and widely used personal dosimeter for UVR is identified as a polysulphone film. When exposed to UVR in the spectral range of 250 to 330 nm, this film exhibits an increase in absorbance at 330 nm. The report provides detailed information on the practical application of polysulphone film and discusses other UV-sensitive materials that could be suitable for personal UVR dosimetry.

To accurately assess actinic radiant exposure, the standard stresses the importance of considering the action spectrum of the specific photobiological effect, the spectral power distribution of the UVR source, and the spectral response of the personal dosimeter. This information is crucial for accurately quantifying UVR exposure levels.