Re: [TowerTalk] ultraviolet conditions

[Dino Darling <k6rix@earthlink.net>]

Having lived in Colorado, I can tell you its pretty bad when the clouds are 
gone.

Check out this map of the nation...

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USNationalStd.asp?loc=usa&seg=Health&prodgrp=Comfort&product=UVReport&prodnav=none&pid=none

At 01:15 PM 10/30/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> Bob KQ2M opined:
>
> >At sea level perhaps, but if you are talking about ALL the states, then no,
> >the worst conditions are not in Florida.  The WORST conditions for UV
> >exposure occur in those places AT ALTITUDE
>
> Right you are!!!!
>
> As a displaced New Mexican, I can assure you that the combination of
> high desert altitude (even mid latitude spots in NM are 5000 ft +
> elevation), thin atmosphere and bright sun combine to make
> it the state with the highest incidence of skin cancer in the US.
>
> The thicker atmosphere at sea level shields a significant amount
> of UV in comparison.
>
> Better living through sunscreen!
> John K5MO
>
>
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