The discomfort levels in Gujarat-A comparison of different thermal stress indices
Journal of Agrometeorology, 2018 The characterization of discomfort of any location is essentially required to understand the efficiency of human activities. In the present study, four different thermal stress indices (Heat Index of Rothfusz (US_HI), simple Heat Index (S_HI ...
VYAS PANDEY
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The synergy of ambient air quality and thermal discomfort: A case study of Greater Cairo, Egypt
Journal of Agrometeorology, 2023 The interaction between thermal discomfort and air pollution poses significant challenges for human health and environmental well-being. When there is a high level of air pollution, it can worsen thermal discomfort by trapping heat in the atmosphere ...
MOSTAFA ABD EL-HAMEED MOHAMED +3 more
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Adaptive Strategies Used in Urban Houses to Overheating: A Systematic Review
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 2023 Recently, urban regions are experiencing prolonged heat exposure due to climate change and increased population expansion. Physiological, psychological and behavioural measures improve residents’ thermal comfort to solve the overheating issues generated ...
Sakirat Abimbola Afolabi +1 more
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BuildingsThermal comfort in office buildings is a key factor in occupant well-being and productivity, yet it poses a challenge due to the diversity of individual thermal characteristics and preferences.
Beatriz Bayestorff Muller +3 more
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Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Thermal Discomfort in Romanian Moldavia: A Comparative Assessment Using the Temperature–Humidity Index (THI). [PDF]
Aerul şi Apa: Componente ale MediuluiThermal discomfort represents an essential component of the urban climate, resulting from the interaction between air temperature and relative humidity, with direct implications for public health and urban environmental quality. The present study aims to
Alexandru TEIȘANU , Dumitru MIHĂILĂ
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Daytime thermal performance and retrofit potential of mixed-envelope building in semi-arid climate
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building EngineeringIndoor thermal discomfort remains a major challenge in residential buildings located in hot semi-arid climates. This study evaluates indoor thermal discomfort across floors and unit spaces in an occupied residential building in M’Daourouch city, north ...
Bouthaina Sayad +3 more
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On the Transition Thermal Discomfort to Heat Stress as a Function of the PMV Value
Industrial Health, 2013 ISO 15265 Standard - Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Risk assessment strategy for the prevention of stress or discomfort in thermal working conditions - can be considered as a key document for helping responsible for the health protection and prevention of working situations. According to the SOBANE strategy, this standard provides a three-step
F. R. d'Ambrosio Alfano +2 more
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Thermal Comfort Level Assessment in Urban Area of Petrolina-PE County, Brazil
Revista Brasileira de MeteorologiaThis study evaluated the thermal conditions of urban areas in Petrolina-PE, from continuous data collected in urban and rural areas for the year of 2012. The results characterized urban heat islands (UHI) with varying intensity in urban areas, especially
Pedro Vieira de Azevedo +3 more
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Experimental Investigation of Indoor Thermal Comfort under Different Heating Conditions in Winter
Buildings, 2022 Owing to historical reasons, only a few locations in the Guangdong province use heating to enhance interior thermal conditions. With the variation in climate and increase in people’s lifestyle requirements, winter heating has become increasingly ...
Zhaosong Fang +4 more
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Investigating local climate zones for outdoor thermal comfort assessment in an Indian city [PDF]
Geographica Pannonica, 2019 The rapid growth of development and urbanization in the Indian subcontinents has made the urban areas vulnerable to outdoor thermal discomfort (OTC) which is in turn affecting the quality of living in these areas.
Kotharkar Rajashree +2 more
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