A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CALCULATING ENVIRONMENTAL THERMAL COMFORT.
Abstract
This document presents a method and computer program for calculating thermal comfort zones for various environmental conditions. A model is used which simulates the thermal responses of man at equilibrium. Heat transfer losses are calculated as a function of environmental conditions and a heat stress index defined in terms of the evaporative sweating necessary to maintain body thermal equilibrium. Parameters considered include clothing emissivity, nude body area, metabolic heat production, clothing insulation, effective body area factor, relative humidity, and air velocity. A comfort zone is plotted for mean radiant temperature vs air temperature. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 10, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0693321
Entities
Organizations
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes