Preservation Framework Online
Radiation - Procedures
Avoid: Establish optimum light levels, UV levels, and light sources. Estimate fading rates of various artifacts, and then establish exposure times and schedules.
Block: Close curtains, blinds, shutters, etc. when the museum is closed. Cover cases and turn off lights when no viewers are present.
Detect: Measure new installations for UV and light levels. Monitor any light dosimeters.
Respond: Reconsider all stages.
Recover/Treat: Treat artifacts damaged by light and UV, where possible.
 | Avoid | | Block | | Detect | | Respond |
| Recover/Treat |
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