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THERMAL BURDEN [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
CONT

During prolonged heat waves, when power failures or power reductions become likely, loss of air conditioning and persistent heat through the night hours add significantly to the thermal burden.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
CONT

Dans les pays équatoriaux et tropicaux, à la charge thermique, permanente, provenant du milieu climatique ambiant, s'ajoute une surcharge, intermittente ou non, imposée par le travail.

Key term(s)
  • surcharge thermique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
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