A geometric ultraviolet-B radiation transfer model applied to vegetation canopies

Wei Gao; Richard H. Grant; Gordon Heisler; James R. Slusser

doi:10.2134/agronj2002.4750

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A geometric ultraviolet-B radiation transfer model applied to vegetation canopies

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Authors:

Wei Gao, Richard H. Grant, Gordon Heisler, James R. Slusser

Year:

2002

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2002.4750

Source:

Agronomy Journal. 94: 475-482.

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Abstract

The decrease in stratospheric ozone (O₃) has prompted continued efforts to assess the potential damage to plant and animal life due to enhanced levels of solar ultraviolet (UV)-B (280-320 nm) radiation. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate an analytical model to simulate the UV-B irradiance loading on horizontal below- canopy surfaces, as influenced by vegetation.

Citation

Gao, Wei; Grant, Richard H.; Heisler, Gordon M.; Slusser, James R. 2002. A geometric ultraviolet-B radiation transfer model applied to vegetation canopies. Agronomy Journal. 94: 475-482.