Method and apparatus for collecting, processing and displaying ultraviolet radiation data

An ultraviolet radiation detection and display system, comprising in combination:

• at least one sensing station located at a selected site having ultraviolet radiation sensing means for collecting ultraviolet radiation and producing information in the form of an analog signal proportional to the level of ultraviolet radiation, first microcomputer means for storing said analog signal and having the capability of averaging radiation levels collected over a period of time and for converting said signal to a digital signal, and first transceiver means for transmitting said digital signal and for receiving transmitted input signals;
• a central station having second transceiver means for transmitting input signals to the sensing station and receiving said digital signal from said sensing station, second microcomputer means for processing said digital signal received from said sensing station and having the capability of averaging the information carried by said digital signal with information received from multiple sensing stations, and second transceiver means for further transmitting said processed digital signal;
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• a display station having display means for displaying information indicative of the level of ultraviolet radiation sensed at said sensing station, a receiver for receiving said digital signal from said central station, and third microcomputer means for controlling the display means for displaying said information in a predesigned format.