Climatologies of effective UV doses over Cyprus

<p>This dataset presents a detailed 20-year climatology of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Cyprus, covering the period from 2004 to 2023. It includes effective UV doses relevant for erythemal (sunburn) effects, DNA damage, vitamin D synthesis, offering a comprehensive view of solar radiation impacts. The data boasts a high temporal resolution of 15 minutes and a fine spatial resolution of 0.05&deg;x0.05&deg;.</p> <p>The creation of this climatology involved integrates re-analysis data and satellite observations with radiative transfer modeling. This approach allows for a detailed and accurate representation of solar radiation patterns over the island, catering to the needs of researchers and professionals in fields such as climatology, environmental science, public health, and agriculture.</p> <p>This dataset is associated with the upcoming publication: K. Fragkos et al., (2024). "Twenty-Year Climatology of Solar UV and PAR in Cyprus: Integrating Satellite Earth Observations with Radiative Transfer Modeling," submitted to the journal Remote Sensing. The study describes the methodology in detail and discusses the implications of these climatologies.</p>