Improving the suitability of selected thermal indices for predicting outdoor thermal sensation in Tehran

M Haghshenas, M Hadianpour, A Matzarakis… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Most of thermal indices were developed based on the European/North American subjects
and climates, while they should be investigated in other regions as well. This study aims to …

Projected heat stress under 1.5 C and 2 C global warming scenarios creates unprecedented discomfort for humans in West Africa

MB Sylla, A Faye, F Giorgi, A Diedhiou… - Earth's …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Heat and discomfort indices are applied to the multimodel ensemble mean of COordinated
Regional climate Downscaling EXperiment‐Africa regional climate model projections to …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of thermal comfort indices in an open air-conditioned stadium in hot and arid environment

S Ghani, AO Mahgoub, F Bakochristou… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Thermal comfort indices are vital tools when assessing outdoor thermal comfort in hot and
arid environments. Selecting a representative thermal comfort index for outdoor …

Thermal comfort in urban spaces: a cross-cultural study in the hot arid climate

F Aljawabra, M Nikolopoulou - International journal of biometeorology, 2018 - Springer
This cross-cultural research is an inaugural attempt to investigate the outdoor thermal
comfort and the effect of cultural and social differences in hot arid climates. Case studies …

Water nebulization to counteract urban overheating: Development and experimental test of a smart logic to maximize energy efficiency and outdoor environmental …

G Ulpiani, C di Perna, M Zinzi - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Several mature urban climate mitigation technologies have been proposed to date. What
mostly hinders their wide implementation is that their efficiency heavily depends on the local …

Assessing outdoor thermal comfort conditions at an urban park during summer in the hot semi-arid region of India

P Kumar, A Sharma - Materials today: proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban parks play an essential role in urban settings; significantly contribute to the health of
every age group person. Parks provide opportunities for families to connect with nature and …

Global evaluation of WBGT and SET indices for outdoor environments using thermal imaging and artificial neural networks

AO Mahgoub, S Gowid, S Ghani - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2020 - Elsevier
The health and well-being of occupants of outdoor environments are largely affected by
thermal stress, and therefore a global assessment is essential. Wet-bulb globe-temperature …

Assessing the monthly heat stress risk to society using thermal comfort indices in the hot semi-arid climate of India

P Kumar, A Sharma - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
Extreme weather conditions, especially heatwave, are a threat to society, affecting livability,
wellbeing, and social interactions. The present study aims to assess the monthly heat stress …

Physiological Indices and subjective thermal perception of heat stress-exposed workers in an industrial plant

X Meng, S Xue, K An, Y Cao - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate the thermal responses of acclimated workers exposed to
heat stress in a real work environment. The physiological indices and subjective thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of overall energy performance in Algerian office building integrated photovoltaic window under semi-arid climate

M Abdelhakim, MZ Kandar, YW Lim - Journal of Daylighting, 2019 - solarlits.com
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) energy has now become one of the most significant
renewable energy alternatives for providing natural daylight and clean energy. As such, this …