an email newsletter released every month highlighting the latest articles, events, technical inquiries, and voices from the community
Using Short-Wavelength Ultraviolet (UV-C) as a COVID-19 Decontamination Solution
![141014-F-JH807-346 https://media.defense.gov/2014/Oct/17/2000993680/1088/820/0/141014-F-JH807-346.JPG](https://hdiac.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/141014-F-JH807-346-1024x682-panorama-fb33e7bbd2cf1a95326c5c45c37eebae-d0f9h1g7lkav.jpg)
Posted on April 2, 2020 | Completed on April 1, 2020
Can short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lighting be used for antimicrobial decontamination of surfaces to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?
The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) reached out to subject matter experts working in the federal government and received information on efforts to study UV-C lighting as a possible antimicrobial solution for decontaminating aircraft cabin areas and laboratories. The acquired information included a white paper assessing the viability of far-UV and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation using the UV-C spectrum as an effective, alternate cleansing way to eliminate COVID-19. We also compiled additional information on the effort, most-effective UV spectrum, commercial off-the-shelf light solutions, and an estimate of available lights.
Want to find out more about this topic?
Request a FREE Technical Inquiry!