Environment / Geospatial / Air Quality / Disaster Monitoring / Climate

UV Aerosol Index

A layer that visualizes UV-absorbing aerosols like dust and smoke. It is useful for tracking the evolution of episodic aerosol plumes from dust outbreaks, volcanic ash, and biomass burning. Geospatially derived ultraviolet (UV) aerosol index is a measure of the amount of aerosols, which are tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, in a given location. This index is typically determined using satellite-based sensors, which can detect the amount of UV radiation that is absorbed or scattered by aerosols in the atmosphere. The UV aerosol index is an important indicator of air quality, and can provide valuable information for monitoring and managing air pollution. This information is often represented as a map or spatial dataset using geographic information systems (GIS) technology, and can be used to understand the distribution and characteristics of aerosols within an area.