Human thermal sensation over a mountainous area, revealed by the application of ANNs: the case of Ainos Mt., Kefalonia Island, Greece
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01993-y
Abstract: Mt. Ainos in Kefalonia Island, Greece, hosts a large variety of plant species, some of them endemic to the region. Because of its rich biodiversity, a large portion of the mountain area is designated as… read more here.
Keywords: island greece; kefalonia island; area; ainos kefalonia ... See more keywords
A comparative sensitivity analysis of human thermal comfort indices with generalized additive models
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-019-02900-1
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative sensitivity analysis of six of the widely used human thermal comfort indices. The analysis consists of the evaluation of the effect of indices ‘input parameters’ variation and change rate on… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; analysis; sensitivity; sensitivity analysis ... See more keywords
PIV methods for quantifying human thermal plumes in a cabin environment without ventilation
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DOI: 10.1007/s12650-016-0404-4
Abstract: The role that thermal plumes play becomes more crucial, especially in a densely occupied space, such as an aircraft cabin. In this paper, the aim is to isolate this effect and to investigate the air… read more here.
Keywords: thermal plumes; without ventilation; plumes cabin; human thermal ... See more keywords
A modified method of evaluating the impact of air humidity on human acceptable air temperatures in hot-humid environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.062
Abstract: Abstract This research aims to investigate human thermal responses to air humidity in warm and hot environments and to evaluate the effect of humidity on human thermal comfort. 20 subjects were involved in 12 exposure… read more here.
Keywords: air humidity; humidity human; air; hot humid ... See more keywords
Effect of human thermal plume and ventilation interaction on bacteria-carrying particles diffusion in operating room microenvironment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111573
Abstract: Abstract In the operating room (OR), ventilation and thermal plumes can affect the distribution of bacteria-carrying particles (BCPs). Especially in the operating microenvironment, the development of human thermal plumes cannot be ignored. Therefore, in this… read more here.
Keywords: thermal plumes; bacteria carrying; diffusion; ventilation ... See more keywords
The effect of Urban Heat Island mitigation strategies on outdoor human thermal comfort in the city of Baghdad
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2021.07.002
Abstract: Abstract Todays, most Iraqi cities suffer from extremely hot-dry climate for long periods throughout the year. However, most urban patterns that exist inside these cities are not suitable for this harsh conditions and lead to… read more here.
Keywords: mitigation strategies; human thermal; outdoor human; thermal comfort ... See more keywords
Review of practices for human thermal comfort in buildings: present and future perspectives
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2020.1725629
Abstract: Thermal comfort markedly impacts our health, well-being and work productivity. This article is a review of practices generally adopted to quantify human thermal comfort in buildings. The review ind... read more here.
Keywords: review practices; comfort buildings; human thermal; practices human ... See more keywords
Comparative Study on the Measurement of Human Thermal Activity
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DOI: 10.18517/ijaseit.9.6.9958
Abstract: Human physiological signals measurement is the necessity of today’s modern world. The physiological signals, including heart rate, skin conductance, temperature, and pupil diameter, are significant indicators of underlying problems or illnesses and aid in indicating… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; comparative study; study measurement; study ... See more keywords
Effect of Spatial Proximity and Human Thermal Plume on the Design of a DIY Human-Centered Thermohygrometric Monitoring System
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DOI: 10.3390/app13084967
Abstract: Wearable devices have been introduced for research purposes and especially for environmental monitoring, with the aim of collecting large amounts of data. In a previous study, we addressed the measurement reliability of low-cost thermohygrometers. In… read more here.
Keywords: monitoring; human thermal; spatial proximity; thermal plume ... See more keywords
Experimental Study on the Effect of Temperature Up-Step on Human Thermal Perception and Skin Temperature between Activity Intensities at Low Ambient Temperatures
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DOI: 10.3390/en15124411
Abstract: In the north of China, during winter, a large number of activities (such as leisure, work, sightseeing and sports) are engaged in. This paper mainly focuses on human thermal perceptions of outdoor activities in a… read more here.
Keywords: temperature step; low ambient; skin temperature; human thermal ... See more keywords
The Effects of a Passive Exoskeleton on Human Thermal Responses in Temperate and Cold Environments
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083889
Abstract: The exoskeleton as functional wearable equipment has been increasingly used in working environments. However, the effects of wearing an exoskeleton on human thermal responses are still unknown. In this study, 10 male package handlers were… read more here.
Keywords: wearing exoskeleton; thermal responses; exoskeleton human; passive exoskeleton ... See more keywords