Objectives
- Establish a high quality network of solar radiation measurements in the Himalayan region, 4 in Nepal and 4 in Tibet.
- Investigate potential use of solar energy in both countries using solar radiation maps.
- Establish air pollution measurement laboratory at an urban station in Nepal.
- Study effects of altitude, aerosols (pollution), ozone and albedo on UV radiation.
- Validation of satellite UV radiation data at high altitudes with ground based data from the ground based network.
- Validation of UV index forecast models in high mountain area.
- Establish quality research within Environment Physics of these academic institutions.

