Joanna Turner

Dosimeter for the measurement of plant damaging solar UV exposures (2009)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: The development of a dosimeter for the measurement of the biologically effective UV exposures (UVPGI) for plant growth inhibition in higher plants based on a recently reported action...

Influence of cloud and solar zenith angle on the diffuse solar erythemal UV short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths (2009)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., De Byl, Chris, Schouten, Peter, Turner, Joanna, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: Cloud and the solar zenith angle (SZA) influence the magnitude of the diffuse erythemal UV. The aim of this research was to investigate the variation of the short wavelength cut-off and...

Dosimeter for the measurement of plant damaging solar UV exposures (2009)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: The development of a dosimeter for the measurement of the biologically effective UV exposures (UVPGI) for plant growth inhibition in higher plants based on a recently reported action...

Influence of cloud and solar zenith angle on the diffuse solar erythemal UV short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths (2009)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., De Byl, Chris, Schouten, Peter, Turner, Joanna, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: Cloud and the solar zenith angle (SZA) influence the magnitude of the diffuse erythemal UV. The aim of this research was to investigate the variation of the short wavelength cut-off and...

Influence of cloud and solar zenith angle on the diffuse solar erythemal UV short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths (2009)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., De Byl, Chris, Schouten, Peter, Turner, Joanna, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: Cloud and the solar zenith angle (SZA) influence the magnitude of the diffuse erythemal UV. The aim of this research was to investigate the variation of the short wavelength cut-off and...

Dosimeter for the measurement of plant damaging solar UV exposures (2009)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: The development of a dosimeter for the measurement of the biologically effective UV exposures (UVPGI) for plant growth inhibition in higher plants based on a recently reported action...

Pen ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Spence, Jenny

[Abstract]: A technique for using highlighter ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter has been developed for use for secondary school aged children. The technique requires students to measure the percentage...

Influence of summer daylight saving time on scattered erythemal solar ultraviolet exposures (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: The research question of whether there are any influences in the scattered or diffuse erythemal UV exposures to a horizontal plane over a five month period due to the change from standard...

Reflected solar radiation from horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces: ultraviolet and visible spectral and broadband behaviour due to solar zenith angle, orientation and surface type (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation affects human life and UV exposure is a significant everyday factor that individuals must be aware of to ensure minimal damaging biological effects to...

Take-home physics experiment kit for on-campus and off-campus students (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

[Abstract]: A take home experiment kit has been developed to reinforce the concepts in a first year Physics course that both on and off campus students from a variety of educational backgrounds can...

Cloud observations for the statistical evaluation of the UV index at Toowoomba, Australia (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Sabburg, J., Turner, Joanna, Dunn, Peter K.

[Abstract]: The development of a unique statistical model for the estimation of the UV index for all sky conditions with solar zenith angles of 60 degrees or less is reported. The model was developed...

Cloud observations for the statistical evaluation of the UV index at Toowoomba, Australia (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Sabburg, J., Turner, Joanna, Dunn, Peter K.

[Abstract]: The development of a unique statistical model for the estimation of the UV index for all sky conditions with solar zenith angles of 60 degrees or less is reported. The model was developed...

Influence of summer daylight saving time on scattered erythemal solar ultraviolet exposures (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: The research question of whether there are any influences in the scattered or diffuse erythemal UV exposures to a horizontal plane over a five month period due to the change from standard...

Reflected solar radiation from horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces: ultraviolet and visible spectral and broadband behaviour due to solar zenith angle, orientation and surface type (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation affects human life and UV exposure is a significant everyday factor that individuals must be aware of to ensure minimal damaging biological effects to...

Take-home physics experiment kit for on-campus and off-campus students (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

[Abstract]: A take home experiment kit has been developed to reinforce the concepts in a first year Physics course that both on and off campus students from a variety of educational backgrounds can...

Golfers and UV exposures: an application of miniaturised polysulphone dosimetry (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Schouten, Peter, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

Miniaturised ultraviolet (UV) dosimeters have been manufactured from polysulphone film adhered to lightweight cardboard frames measuring 15 mm by 10 mm with a clear circular aperture of 6 mm. The...

Golfers and UV exposures: an application of miniaturised polysulphone dosimetry (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Schouten, Peter, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

Miniaturised ultraviolet (UV) dosimeters have been manufactured from polysulphone film adhered to lightweight cardboard frames measuring 15 mm by 10 mm with a clear circular aperture of 6 mm. The...

Modelling ultraviolet exposures in a school environment (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J.

A technique has been developed to represent erythemally effective ultraviolet radiation exposure within a school environment. The technique models the erythemally effective exposure onto a horizontal...

Pen ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Spence, Jenny

[Abstract]: A technique for using highlighter ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter has been developed for use for secondary school aged children. The technique requires students to measure the percentage...

Techniques for solar dosimetry in different ecosystems (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna

Over exposure to UV radiation can cause serious damage to the human body resulting in skin cancer and sun-related eye disorders. Furthermore, agricultural production can be influenced by higher...

Characterising the influence on human UV exposures due to reflective vertical surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

Human UV exposure is influenced by many factors. Localised human UV exposure is particularly influenced by the surfaces surrounding humans, such as the reflectivity of UV radiation of these surfaces....

Measurement of ultraviolet radiation reflectivity: underestimating the influence of specular reflection in personal ultraviolet radiation exposure from non-horizontal surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

The reflectivity of a surface is predominantly expressed by the unitless quantity of albedo. Albedo is defined as the ratio of incident irradiance to the reflected irradiance from a surface and is an...

Techniques for solar dosimetry in different ecosystems (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna

Over exposure to UV radiation can cause serious damage to the human body resulting in skin cancer and sun-related eye disorders. Furthermore, agricultural production can be influenced by higher...

Characterising the influence on human UV exposures due to reflective vertical surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

Human UV exposure is influenced by many factors. Localised human UV exposure is particularly influenced by the surfaces surrounding humans, such as the reflectivity of UV radiation of these surfaces....

Modelling ultraviolet exposures in a school environment (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J.

A technique has been developed to represent erythemally effective ultraviolet radiation exposure within a school environment. The technique models the erythemally effective exposure onto a horizontal...

Measurement of ultraviolet radiation reflectivity: underestimating the influence of specular reflection in personal ultraviolet radiation exposure from non-horizontal surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

The reflectivity of a surface is predominantly expressed by the unitless quantity of albedo. Albedo is defined as the ratio of incident irradiance to the reflected irradiance from a surface and is an...

Erythemal ultraviolet and Vitamin D effective exposures received by amateur golfers (2008)

Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

Across Australia during each week thousands of amateur golfers are exposed to potentially damaging amounts of solar ultraviolet radiation (UV) during their time spent on the golf course. It is well...

Cloud observations for the statistical evaluation of the UV index at Toowoomba, Australia (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Sabburg, J., Turner, Joanna, Dunn, Peter K.

[Abstract]: The development of a unique statistical model for the estimation of the UV index for all sky conditions with solar zenith angles of 60 degrees or less is reported. The model was developed...

Influence of summer daylight saving time on scattered erythemal solar ultraviolet exposures (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan

[Abstract]: The research question of whether there are any influences in the scattered or diffuse erythemal UV exposures to a horizontal plane over a five month period due to the change from standard...

Reflected solar radiation from horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces: ultraviolet and visible spectral and broadband behaviour due to solar zenith angle, orientation and surface type (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J.

[Abstract]: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation affects human life and UV exposure is a significant everyday factor that individuals must be aware of to ensure minimal damaging biological effects to...

Take-home physics experiment kit for on-campus and off-campus students (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

[Abstract]: A take home experiment kit has been developed to reinforce the concepts in a first year Physics course that both on and off campus students from a variety of educational backgrounds can...

Techniques for solar dosimetry in different ecosystems (2008)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Schouten, Peter, Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna

Over exposure to UV radiation can cause serious damage to the human body resulting in skin cancer and sun-related eye disorders. Furthermore, agricultural production can be influenced by higher...

Characterising the influence on human UV exposures due to reflective vertical surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

Human UV exposure is influenced by many factors. Localised human UV exposure is particularly influenced by the surfaces surrounding humans, such as the reflectivity of UV radiation of these surfaces....

Modelling ultraviolet exposures in a school environment (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna, Turnbull, David J.

A technique has been developed to represent erythemally effective ultraviolet radiation exposure within a school environment. The technique models the erythemally effective exposure onto a horizontal...

Golfers and UV exposures: an application of miniaturised polysulphone dosimetry (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Schouten, Peter, Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

Miniaturised ultraviolet (UV) dosimeters have been manufactured from polysulphone film adhered to lightweight cardboard frames measuring 15 mm by 10 mm with a clear circular aperture of 6 mm. The...

Measurement of ultraviolet radiation reflectivity: underestimating the influence of specular reflection in personal ultraviolet radiation exposure from non-horizontal surfaces (2008)

Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio

The reflectivity of a surface is predominantly expressed by the unitless quantity of albedo. Albedo is defined as the ratio of incident irradiance to the reflected irradiance from a surface and is an...

Pen ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter (2008)

Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna, Parisi, Alfio, Spence, Jenny

[Abstract]: A technique for using highlighter ink as an ultraviolet dosimeter has been developed for use for secondary school aged children. The technique requires students to measure the percentage...

Calculation of cloud modification factors for the horizontal plane eye damaging ultraviolet radiation (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: This research examines the influence of cloud on the cataract effective UV (UVCat) irradiances on a horizontal plane over an extended period of 12 months that included the range of cloud...

Short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths comparisons of the spectra for erythema and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

This paper has compared the short wavelength cut-offs and the wavelengths of the maximum irradiances for the biologically effective spectral UV for erythema (UVEry) and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths comparisons of the spectra for erythema and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

This paper has compared the short wavelength cut-offs and the wavelengths of the maximum irradiances for the biologically effective spectral UV for erythema (UVEry) and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Calculation of cloud modification factors for the horizontal plane eye damaging ultraviolet radiation (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: This research examines the influence of cloud on the cataract effective UV (UVCat) irradiances on a horizontal plane over an extended period of 12 months that included the range of cloud...

Short wavelength cut-offs and maximum spectral irradiance wavelengths comparisons of the spectra for erythema and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

This paper has compared the short wavelength cut-offs and the wavelengths of the maximum irradiances for the biologically effective spectral UV for erythema (UVEry) and pre-vitamin D3 synthesis...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Calculation of cloud modification factors for the horizontal plane eye damaging ultraviolet radiation (2007)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: This research examines the influence of cloud on the cataract effective UV (UVCat) irradiances on a horizontal plane over an extended period of 12 months that included the range of cloud...

Variations in the short wavelength cut-off of the solar UV spectra (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

[Summary]: Cloud and solar zenith angle (SZA) are two major factors that influence the magnitude of the biologically damaging UV (UVBD) irradiances for humans. However, the effect on the short...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Variations in the short wavelength cut-off of the solar UV spectra (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

[Summary]: Cloud and solar zenith angle (SZA) are two major factors that influence the magnitude of the biologically damaging UV (UVBD) irradiances for humans. However, the effect on the short...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Variations in the short wavelength cut-off of the solar UV spectra (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turner, Joanna

[Summary]: Cloud and solar zenith angle (SZA) are two major factors that influence the magnitude of the biologically damaging UV (UVBD) irradiances for humans. However, the effect on the short...

Influence of clouds on pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV exposures (2006)

Parisi, Alfio, Turnbull, David J., Turner, Joanna

[Abstract]: Clouds are affected by aspects of climate change and are a major influencing factor on the pre-vitamin D3 effective solar UV (UVD3) exposures that humans receive. The aim of this research...

Bim-mediated deletion of antigen-specific CD8+ T cells in patients unable to control HBV infection

Lopes, A. Ross, Kellam, Paul, Das, Abhishek, Dunn, Claire, Kwan, Antonia, Turner, Joanna, ...

HBV-specific CD8+ T cells are critical for a successful immune response to HBV infection. They are markedly diminished in number in patients who fail to control the virus, but the mechanisms...