Are pilots exposed to a lot of UV rays? What can you do?
I've been curiously reading lately and understand that there are two main types of UV radiation that effect us.
UVA and UVB.
UVA(the visible light you see) radiation penetrates deep into the skin and is responsible for premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Tanning beds can emit 2 to 5 times more UVA radiation than the sun.
UVB (the infrared light you feel as heat) radiation is stronger than UVA radiation. It mainly affects the outer layers of the skin, causing sunburns, premature aging of the skin, and skin cancer. These rays are strongest during summer months.
I've read contradicting things that the cockpits windshield blocks out most the UVA.
If it doesn't, does this make a pilot a lot more exposed to radiation weather he/she likes it or not and there's very little that can be done about it?
Premature aging / wrinkles and cancer are the biggest effects of UV.
Is a pilot badly exposed to this?
Is there anything that can help?
Do you do anything to help?
Appreciate the responses and thanks in advance.