The Davis UV Sensor measures the sunburning portion of the UV spectrum, for Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2.
Measuring the sunburning band specifically rather than UV generally is what makes the reading useful. It reports UV index, dose rate and both daily and accumulated dose. Accumulated dose is the number that matters for anyone working outdoors, since exposure adds up across a day rather than peaking once.
A multi-layer filter shapes the sensor’s spectral response to closely match the erythemal action curve, which is the internationally agreed measure of what actually burns skin. It adds to an existing Vantage Pro or Pro2 rather than requiring a different station, though it is already included on the Plus versions. Explore more outdoor optics and navigation.
- Measures the sunburning band, not UV generally
- Reports index, dose rate and accumulated dose
- Filter matches the internationally agreed burn curve
- Already included on Vantage Pro Plus models
