The effect of trees on human energy fluxes in a humid subtropical climate region
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01948-3
Abstract: Trees are considered to be an effective tool for improving human thermal comfort in hot climates and have been widely used in landscape architecture. However, it is not always clear how trees affect human-environment energy… read more here.
Keywords: energy; subtropical climate; humid subtropical; energy fluxes ... See more keywords
Estimating outdoor mean radiant temperature in a humid subtropical climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106658
Abstract: Abstract Mean Radiant Temperature (Tmrt) is a decisive parameter in determining outdoor thermal comfort in human biometeorology. The estimation of Tmrt in an outdoor environment is however complex. This study attempts to determine Tmrt by… read more here.
Keywords: subtropical climate; humid subtropical; radiant temperature; mean radiant ... See more keywords
El Niño-Southern Oscillation modulates insect outbreaks in humid subtropical China: Evidences from tree rings and carbon isotopes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dendro.2021.125815
Abstract: Abstract Insect outbreaks are key disturbances triggering decline episodes in humid subtropical evergreen forests in eastern China. However, their long-term variability and linkages to climate are still unclear largely due to the shortness of records… read more here.
Keywords: southern oscillation; insect outbreaks; china; carbon isotopes ... See more keywords
Long-term monitoring for comparison of seasonal effects on cool roofs in humid subtropical climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109572
Abstract: Abstract Long-term monitoring was performed between December 2017 and November 2018 on cool roof–applied building (CR) and non-cool roof–applied building (NCR). The study was conducted in Changown city South Korea, which has a humid subtropical… read more here.
Keywords: temperature reduction; temperature; long term; humid subtropical ... See more keywords
Estimation of diffuse solar radiation in humid-subtropical climatic region of India: Comparison of diffuse fraction and diffusion coefficient models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.05.018
Abstract: In this study, measured data of solar radiation were utilized to develop sixteen empirical models for estimation of monthly mean diffuse solar radiation with single input predictor as clearness index. Global and diffuse solar radiations… read more here.
Keywords: diffuse solar; humid subtropical; solar radiation; radiation ... See more keywords
A Middle Eocene lowland humid subtropical “Shangri-La” ecosystem in central Tibet
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2012647117
Abstract: Significance The ancient topography of the Tibetan Plateau and its role in biotic evolution are still poorly understood, mostly due to a lack of fossil evidence. Our discovery of ∼47-Mya plant fossils from a present… read more here.
Keywords: topography; tibet; humid subtropical; central tibet ... See more keywords
Local-Scale Urban Energy Balance Observation under Various Sky Conditions in a Humid Subtropical Region
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DOI: 10.1175/jamc-d-18-0273.1
Abstract: The present study presents local-scale urban energy balance observations under various sky conditions in a humid subtropical region. The study site is a typical urban residential area in Guangzhou in which building density is 38%,… read more here.
Keywords: local scale; scale urban; energy; subtropical region ... See more keywords