Comfort zone
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004536
The range of atmospheric conditions, primarily temperature and humidity, within which an average person feels thermally comfortable without requiring artificial heating or cooling. This zone is influenced by factors such as air movement, radiant temperature, clothing, and metabolic rate. It is often depicted as an area on a psychrometric chart.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004536 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | comfort standard |
| See also | Comfort curve |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The range of atmospheric conditions, primarily temperature and humidity, within which an average person feels thermally comfortable without requiring artificial heating or cooling. This zone is influenced by factors such as air movement, radiant temperature, clothing, and metabolic rate. It is often depicted as an area on a psychrometric chart.",
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"comfort standard"
],
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"comfort curve"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/comfort-zone/"
}
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