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exposed to the sun, which is not included in standard meteorological equipment used in official weather conditions reporting (nor are, in most cases, any other explicit means of measuring solar radiation; temperature measurement takes place entirely in a shade box to avoid direct solar effects). It
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Since there is no direct measurement of solar radiation in U.S. observation systems, and solar radiation can add up to 15 °F (8.3 °C) to the apparent temperature, commercial weather companies have attempted to develop their own proprietary apparent temperature systems, including
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also does not have an explicit relationship with the perceived temperature a person feels; when used for practical purposes, the WBGT is linked to a category system to estimate the threat of heat-related illness.
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factor measures the effect of wind speed on cooling of the human body below 10 °C (50 °F). As airflow increases over the skin, more heat will be removed. Standard models and conditions are used.
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A generalized view of the heat index showing how the perception of heat by the human body increases with temperature but more rapidly at higher humidity levels.
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measure the effect of humidity on the perception of temperatures above +27 °C (81 °F). In humid conditions, the air feels much hotter, because less
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at the intersection of its two hands (indicating temperature and relative humidity), with a chart showing
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who published a paper about it in 1984. It also applies, however, to indoor temperatures, especially
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according to the temperature (indicated) and wind speed (acquired by some other method)
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Thermal comfort § Interplay of temperature and humidity
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heat index
windchill
Dimension
temperature
perceived
air temperature
relative humidity
wind speed
Robert G. Steadman
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heat index
humidex
perspiration
wind chill
wet-bulb globe temperature
effects of radiation
sunlight
globe thermometer

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