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SENSIBLE TEMPERATURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Heat (Physics)
DEF

The temperature at which air with some standard humidity, motion, and radiation would provide the same sensation of human comfort as existing atmospheric conditions.

OBS

Of the many sensible temperature formulas proposed, none is completely satisfactory or generally accepted. Most are intended for warm, moist conditions; a few, like the wind chill index, are for cold weather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Chaleur (Physique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Calor (Física)
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