search

ODM2 / ODM2ControlledVocabularies

A Python/Django web application and REST API for managing the ODM2 Controlled Vocabularies, with SKOS and community moderation features.
http://vocabulary.odm2.org
BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License
4 stars 5 forks source link

Add dose equivalent units for ultraviolet radiation dose #32

Open SRGDamia1 opened 6 years ago

SRGDamia1 commented 6 years ago

Two units of type "dose equivalent."

http://support.bentham.co.uk/support/solutions/articles/5000619299-erythemal-radiant-exposure-and-uv-index

Minimum Erythemal Dose The minimum erythemal dose (MED, J.m-2) is defined as the erythemal radiant exposure that produces a just noticeable erythema on a single individual's previously unexposed skin. This measure is subjective with regards determination of the reddening of the skin and depends on many variables including individual skin pigmentation and exposure site. Where MED is used in populations of different skin types, it must be defined for skin type, it use is therefore limited.

Standard Erythemal Dose The standard erythemal dose (SED, J.m-2) is equivalent to an erythemal radiant exposure of 100 J.m-2. The SED is independent of skin type and a particular exposure dose in SED may cause erythema in fair skin but none in darker skin.

aufdenkampe commented 6 years ago

See https://github.com/ODM2/ODM2DataSharingPortal/issues/188#issuecomment-437086916 for a short-term solution.