UV NET Background Information
The UV network is comprised of 21 sites located in 14 U.S. National Parks and 7 urban areas around the U.S. At the end of 2002, all 21 sites had operational Brewer Spectrophotometers. The Brewer Spectrophotometer operational configuration includes a computer to collect the UV data and a telephone connection which facilitates data retrieval. Site operators perform routine duties related to Brewer operation.
Provided below is a set of background material on the EPA/NPS monitoring network, available via FTP, which includes: