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SOME ASPECTS OF THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT AND HEAT STRESS.

Author(s) : MCLEAN R. C., STEWART D., MCLAUGHLIN R. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

THIS PAPER DEALS WITH THE BODY'S RESPONSE TO HOT WORKING CONDITIONS. EQUATIONS ARE GIVEN FOR HEAT TRANSFER BY CONVECTION, RADIATION AND EVAPORATION. FACTORS AFFECTING ENERGY BALANCE ARE DISCUSSED. SWEAT PRODUCTION RATES, CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS, HEAT STROKE AND OTHER HEAT STRESS PROBLEMS ARE DISCUSSED. CONSIDERABLE DATA ARE GIVEN IN THE TABLES AND GRAPHS. E.W.S.

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  • Original title: SOME ASPECTS OF THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT AND HEAT STRESS.
  • Record ID : 1986-1185
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 39 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 1985/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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