Radiation for the Sun. Solar ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere (interaction with atmospheric constituents – absorption, scattering). The role of solar radiation in atmospheric chemistry (Photolysis frequencies). Biological effects of UV radiation - dosimetry. Microphysical properties of aerosols. Climatic effects of aerosols. Visibility. Biogeochemical cycles Radiative balance of the Earth, Radiative active substances and their impact on the radiative balance of the Earth.