Light & Engineering 33 (6) 2025

Volume 33
Date of publication 12/11/2025
Pages 19–25

An Overview of the Problem of the Negative Impact of Solar Radiation and Methods of their Neutralization L&E, Vol.33, No.6, 2025

Articles authors:

Nina A. Vrublevskaya, Elena V. Sysoeva

Nina A. Vrublevskaya, 2nd year master student at NRU MGCU. Her field of research is the physical and technical characteristics of the covering of a large-span building on the example of a multifunctional entertainment centre

Elena V. Sysoeva, Ph. D., Associate Professor. She graduated from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering of the Faculty of Civil Engineering in 1981. In 1993, she defended her dissertation for the Ph. D. degree. At present, she works as an Associate Professor of the Department of NRU MGSU. Her research interests: large-span structures, the history of design and construction, “green” roofs

Abstract:

The article discusses the problem of the negative impact of solar radiation on human health. In small amounts, sunbathing is necessary to maintain human health, but in excess, sunlight can lead to the development of serious diseases. In the city, the negative influence of the sun is compounded by the presence of an urban heat island (UHI). The concentration of artificial coverings, dense buildings, lack of green spaces and other man-made factors are the main causes of thermal islands. The results of research in this area have become several methods for combating rising air temperatures in the urban environment. The article provides an overview of existing techniques, reflecting their advantages and disadvantages

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33383/2025-050

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