From: Dominic-Luc Webb 
To: Chuck Taylor 
cc: ATM Archives 
Reply-To: Dominic-Luc Webb 


On Fri, 25 Jul 2003, Chuck Taylor wrote:

>
> Here is an on-optic question for an off-topic application. I have Lupus,
> which means I need to avoid sunlight/UV. Does anyone know the approximate UV
> transmission of a typical auto windshield? I am now having to spend long
> hours driving.
>
> Thanks for any help. Answers can be sent offlist.
>
> Chuck Taylor


UV coatings might be useful. The glass is typically rather thin and does
not absorb much of the higher UV wavelengths, which is what is relevant for
lupus. Lower UV, like 200nm, is another matter not of much interest for
this discussion.

Dominic

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