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Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology 6/2004

01.09.2004 | Original Article

Thermal sensation and comfort in transient non-uniform thermal environments

verfasst von: H. Zhang, C. Huizenga, E. Arens, D. Wang

Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Ausgabe 6/2004

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Abstract

Most existing thermal comfort models are applicable only to steady-state, uniform thermal environments. This paper presents summary results from 109 human tests that were performed under non-uniform and transient conditions. In these tests, local body areas were independently heated or cooled while the rest of the body was exposed to a warm, neutral or cool environment. Skin temperatures, core temperature, thermal sensation and comfort responses were collected at 1- to 3-min intervals. Based on these tests, we have developed predictive models of local and overall thermal sensation and comfort.
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Metadaten
Titel
Thermal sensation and comfort in transient non-uniform thermal environments
verfasst von
H. Zhang
C. Huizenga
E. Arens
D. Wang
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2004
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Applied Physiology / Ausgabe 6/2004
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-004-1137-y

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