UV index

  • What’s the UV Index and How Is It Calculated? 

    What’s the UV Index and How Is It Calculated? 

    Lifehacker Australia

    You’ve probably seen the UV index in the day’s weather forecast, and you know it tells you when you need to cover up and wear sunscreen. But where does that number come from? We produce it at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). It’s our job to help keep Australia safe from…