Attenuation of global ultraviolet and visible irradiance over Greece during the total solar eclipse of 29 March 2006

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The variability of ultraviolet and photosynthetically active radiation during the total solar eclipse of 29 March 2006 was examined in this study. The measurements from NILU-UV multichannel actinometers at 7 stations of the Greek UV Network were used, where the maximum eclipse percentage ranged from 73.1% to 94.8%. In addition, an extra instrument was established at a remote Greek island, Kastelorizo, which was within the Moon's umbral shadow. The measured changes in UV and visible irradiance were compared with 1-D model calculations (accounting for the limb darkening effect) and differences up 30% were observed for the lower UV wavelengths at high eclipse percentages. The spectral ratios between wavelengths was generally reproduced by the 1-D model, expect for 305 nm, where the irradiance at eclipse percentages of more than 85% decreased with slower rates than for longer wavelengths. As a result, the total ozone, derived from the 305/320 nm ratio, apparently decreased significantly for high eclipse percentages. Comparison results with 3-D model calculations approaching and during totality revealed an agreement with measurements in the UV-A region.

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