Black-bulb thermometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003945",
  "term": "Black-bulb thermometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A thermometer with its bulb painted black and often enclosed in a vacuum tube, designed to measure radiant heat. It absorbs solar radiation more effectively than a standard thermometer, providing an indication of the combined effect of air temperature and solar intensity. This instrument is used to assess thermal comfort and heat stress.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/black-bulb-thermometer/"
}