Thermal sensation and comfort in transient non-uniform thermal environments

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...

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Published in:European journal of applied physiology 2004-09, Vol.92 (6), p.728-733
Main Authors: Zhang, H, Huizenga, C, Arens, E, Wang, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air Conditioning
Body Temperature Regulation
Environment Design
Hot Temperature
Humans
Models, Biological
Perception
Predictive Value of Tests
Protective clothing
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1439-6319
1439-6327
DOI:10.1007/s00421-004-1137-y