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Wind-chill index

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010275

A measure that describes the perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the human body due to the combined effect of cold air and wind. It quantifies the rate of heat loss from exposed skin. The index is calculated using a formula that incorporates air temperature and wind speed, providing a more accurate representation of thermal comfort in cold, windy conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010275
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010275",
  "term": "Wind-chill index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure that describes the perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the human body due to the combined effect of cold air and wind. It quantifies the rate of heat loss from exposed skin. The index is calculated using a formula that incorporates air temperature and wind speed, providing a more accurate representation of thermal comfort in cold, windy conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-chill-index/"
}

Record 10,616 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.