Abstract

An innovative sensor with a spectral response equivalent to the erythemal action curve for ultraviolet total effective irradiance measurements is presented. Optical and sensor components have been selected after the characterization of different samples. The design is based on an innovative interferential filter, which has been realized and tested. A first prototype has been assembled and characterized. Our measurements demonstrate the feasibility and potential of this instrument.

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