Thermal sensation and comfort in transient non-uniform thermal environments

Eur J Appl Physiol. 2004 Sep;92(6):728-33. doi: 10.1007/s00421-004-1137-y.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Air Conditioning
  • Body Temperature Regulation
  • Environment Design*
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological*
  • Perception*
  • Predictive Value of Tests