UV Readings and Peak Times
It is interesting to see the pattern of colour that emerges when we chart the daily UV index for example in summer in Brisbane. It is also interesting to note at what time of the day the peak UV occurs.
It is very apparent that in Brisbane we experience daily Very High to Extreme UV in the summer months, and that on some days the peak UV may occur as early as 10 am, and as late as 1.30 pm on other days for example.
By having a LIVE link to the actual realtime UV, rather than a reading by the end of the day, it is hoped people will be better able to plan outdoor activities for when the sun is less intense or if they have to be outdoors, understand the reason for all the personal sunprotection precautions.
In recognition of the need to protect students from the harmful effects of the sun, Queensland's Department of Education Sunsafety Guidelines for Secondary Schools recommend among other steps a review of timetables for outdoor activities and reduce scheduling schoolchildren in the sun between 10 - 2, when the sun is most intense. Guidelines for Junior schools are being considered.