THE MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT TRANSFER AND TEMPERATURE RELATIONS IN THE HUMAN BODY
Abstract
The synthesis of an adequate mathematical model for the human thermal system must include the following factors: (1) the manner in which heat generated by metabolic reactions is distributed throughout the body, (2) conduction of heat ue to thermal gradients, (3) convection of heat by circulating blood, (4) the geometry of the body, (5) the relatively low thermal conductivity of the superficial layer of fat and skin, (6) countercurrent heat exchange between large arteries and veins, (7) heat loss through the respiratory tract, (8) sweating, (9) shivering, (10) the storage of heat, and (11) the condition of the environment, including its temperature, motion relative to the body, and relative humidity. This report describes the progress which was made on the synthesis of such a model. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0291817
Entities
People
- Eugene H. Wissler
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin