Upper Air UV Solutions
Upper Air UV Solutions
Patented, award-winning 360 degrees of continual UV air disinfection for rooms 500–1,000 sq ft. *Meets or exceeds CDC guidelines.*
Wall-mounted UV sanitizing with louvers for faster disinfection reach for rooms up to 400 sq. ft. *Meets or exceeds CDC guidelines.*
Upper Room UVGI for Airborne Infection Control
Upper Room UV systems provide targeted, high-level Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), also referred to as Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV), for indoor environments including spaces where centralized HVAC filtration may be limited or absent. These wall- or ceiling-mounted systems establish a controlled zone of germicidal irradiation in the upper portion of the room. As natural convection and mechanical air currents circulate air through this zone, airborne microorganisms are exposed to UV-C energy, helping reduce airborne pathogen concentration within the occupied space.
Recognized by CDC and ASHRAE
Upper-room UVGI is recognized within CDC and ASHRAE guidance as an established airborne infection control strategy when properly designed and applied. Upper air UV systems can contribute to equivalent Air Changes per Hour (eACH) by continuously treating room air without requiring modifications to existing ductwork.
Installed above the occupied zone, Aerapy upper air systems utilize precision louvers and optical control to confine UV-C energy to the upper air layer, allowing continuous operation while the space remains occupied. Applications include healthcare facilities, classrooms and educational institutions, transportation hubs, and other high-occupancy environments.
Affordability for Today and The Future
Designed for long-term integration into facility maintenance programs, Aerapy upper air UV products utilize non-proprietary components to support predictable service life and lifecycle cost management. Manufactured in the United States and supporting Build America, Buy America (BABAA) requirements, these systems provide a durable, infrastructure-level solution for improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in commercial and institutional settings.
RESEARCHED, TESTED, AND STUDY-BACKED
DID YOU KNOW?
Upper room UVGI helped prevent the spread of measles in the 1930s.
Upper room UVGI has a well-documented history of being used to help prevent the spread of certain infectious disease. In the 1930s it was used to help prevent the spread of measles in schools. A 1959 study of influenza prevention in a nursing home identified an 80% reduction in influenza in staff and patients through the use of UVGI. And those are just a couple of real-world examples. In 2020, the CDC included upper room UVGI as part of its guidance for reducing exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Resources and Support for the Use of Upper Air Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI or UV)
Upper room UVGI takes advantage of rising air with UV devices mounted on or near ceilings. As airborne—aerosolized—infectious pathogens rise toward the ceiling (think of smoke rising) they can be destroyed with UV-C rays emitted by the mounted unit. This principle is relatively simple but there are crucial caveats.
Why do organizations like the CDC and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommend upper room UVGI to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases? We take a look at documented support for the use of upper air UV to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Upper respiratory infections in an animal shelter’s kitten nursery experienced “a significant decrease” when UVGI systems, including upper air, were used, according to a three-year retrospective field study published in JAVMA. And guess who manufactured and installed the UV equipment? It was Aerapy.
Upper room UVGI takes advantage of rising air with UV devices mounted on or near ceilings. As airborne—aerosolized—infectious pathogens rise toward the ceiling (think of smoke rising) they can be destroyed with UV-C rays emitted by the mounted unit. This principle is relatively simple but there are crucial caveats.
Why do organizations like the CDC and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommend upper room UVGI to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases? We take a look at documented support for the use of upper air UV to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Upper respiratory infections in an animal shelter’s kitten nursery experienced “a significant decrease” when UVGI systems, including upper air, were used, according to a three-year retrospective field study published in JAVMA. And guess who manufactured and installed the UV equipment? It was Aerapy.
Elevate your infection control strategy today with Upper Air UV.
We don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to UV, as many factors need to be taken into consideration, and that is what we specialize in. Contact us today for a FREE analysis of your business or building and learn more about our upper air UV solutions.
