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Whole-sky camera images

The whole-sky camera takes regular photos of the day-time sky (despite occasional bird droppings). These pictures are used to estimate cloud cover that is used in determining the UV Index.

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Acknowledgements:
Compilation of images supplied by NIWA, Lauder

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 29 July 2008
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