UV Forecast
Black Box Development

July 11th, 2011

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

Price: $1.99

Category: Weather

Released: Jul 11, 2011

Version: 1.0

Size: 2.6 MB

Language: English

Seller: Black Box Development, LLC

Rated 4+

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.0 or later.

UV Forecast by Black Box Development

UV Forecast Screenshots

Description

The medical dangers of ultraviolet radiation are well known. The damage inflicted on a persons skin and eyesight can have long-lasting effects. Short term overexposure to UV radiation can result in severe sun burns, while longer exposure can result in various skin cancers.

UV Forecast is an easy to use tool that lets you know when youre at greater risk. Forecast data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration (NOAA) is accessed through GPS and geo-location services on your mobile device. The UV index, UV alert status, UV alert view and current temperature are displayed. The UV alert view provides information for users to take preventative measures against unusually high levels of UV radiation. Moving the cursor on the interactive color-coded UV intensity map lets you explore the same information for anyplace in the continental United States.

The UV index is a forecast of the amount of UV radiation reaching the earths surface when the sun is highest (solar noon). The UV index can be affected by the elevation of the sun, amount of ozone in the stratosphere, and the amount of cloud coverage. The UV index can range between 0 at night and 16 in tropical regions during solar noon with clear skies.

We urge you to use the provided forecast information to minimize your risk for skin damage.

In addition to watching the UV Index daily you can consider these steps:
- Limit exposure to the sun between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
- Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 or greater.
- Wear UV protective sunglasses
- Avoid sunlamps and tanning salons.

Customer Reviews

Disappointing & Pricey (2 stars)
Decided to purchase due to the lack of UV apps. Was mostly disappointed. There was no forecast for the week; five days; or even the next day! It's surely worth $0.99 at the most. Don't spend your money on this, it's hardly worth it!