Applications of the Universal Thermal Climate Index UTCI in Biometeorology : Latest Developments and Case Studies/ / Eduardo L. Krüger, editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910495212703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2021; ©2021
• ISBN: 3-030-76716-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (234 pages)
• Collana: Biometeorology ; ; v.4
• Altri autori (Persone): KrügerEduardo L
• Soggetti: Bioclimatology; Temperature
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1 Context -- 2 Climate Change and Human Thermal Comfort -- 3 UTCI -- 3.1 The International Conference UTCI-10 Years of Applications -- 4 Chapters Distribution -- References -- 2 Issues in UTCI Calculation from a Decade's Experience -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UTCI Approximation: Regression Polynomial Versus Look-up Table -- 3 Domain of Definition of UTCI Input Parameters -- 4 Input of Wind Speed at 10 m Above Ground -- 5 UTCI Assessment Scale-Asymmetry, Physiology and Thermal Comfort -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 3 Literature Review on UTCI Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Initial Papers (2000-2010) -- 1.2 Early Applications of the UTCI and the IJBM Special Issue -- 2 Applications of the UTCI -- 2.1 Comparisons with Other Thermal Comfort Indices -- 2.2 Outdoor Thermal Comfort (OTC) -- 2.3 Climate-Related Impacts on Human Health -- 2.4 Bioclimate -- 2.5 Meteorological Analyses -- 2.6 Climate Change Research -- 2.7 Urban Climate and Planning Studies -- 2.8 Tourism -- 2.9 New Tools in OTC Research -- 3 Categorization -- 3.1 Categorization Using VOSviewer -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Sensitivity of UTCI Thermal Comfort Prediction to Personal and Situational Factors-Residual Analysis of Pedestrian Survey Data -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Material and Methods ; -- 2.1 Outdoor Surveys -- 2.2 Data Analysis and Statistics -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Prediction of Clothing Insulation and Thermal Sensation -- 3.2 Factors Influencing Thermal Sensation Prediction Error -- 3.3 Prediction Error and Historical Weather Data -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Long and Short-Term Acclimatization Effects on Outdoor Thermal Perception Versus UTCI -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Longitudinal Study Carried Out in Karlsruhe, Germany.; 2.2 Cross-Sectional Study -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Longitudinal Study Carried Out in Karlsruhe, Germany -- 3.2 Cross-Sectional Study (Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Melbourne) -- 4 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 6 Regional Adaptation of the UTCI: Comparisons Between Different Datasets in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Field Data -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Outdoor Thermal Environment and Heat-Related Symptoms of Pedestrians: An Application of the UTCI for Health Risk Assessment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Study Design and Study Area -- 2.2 Microclimate Monitoring -- 2.3 Questionnaire Description -- 2.4 Data Processing and the UTCI -- 2.5 Statistical Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Sample Description -- 3.2 Exposure Conditions -- 3.3 Heat-Related Symptoms -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Mapping the Universal Thermal Climate Index (In Different Scales) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Global UTCI Maps -- 3 Regional UTCI Maps -- 3.1 Raster Maps -- 3.2 Isoline Maps -- 3.3 Cartogram Maps -- 4 Local-Scale UTCI Maps -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 9 Application of the UTCI in High-Resolution Urban Climate Modeling Techniques -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Modeling of Thermal Exposure in Urban Environments with the PALM-4U Tool -- 1.2 The Mean Radiant Temperature -- 1.3 Application of the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) -- 2 Case Study Prague-Dejvice -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Spatiotemporal Pattern of UTCI in a Hot Sunny Day -- 3.2 Microscale Diurnal Course of the UTCI in an Urban Area -- 3.3 Potential Application in Urban Planning -- 4 Summary and Further Perspectives -- References -- 10 The Universal Thermal Climate Index as an Operational Forecasting Tool of Human Biometeorological Conditions in Europe -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UTCI Forecasting Systems in Europe -- 2.1 Czech Republic.; 2.2 Italy -- 2.3 Poland -- 2.4 Portugal -- 2.5 Europe -- 3 Discussion and Perspectives -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Proposed Framework for Establishing a Global Database for Outdoor Thermal Comfort Research -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Subjective Assessment of the Thermal Environment -- 1.2 Thermal Comfort Indices for the Outdoor Environment -- 1.3 Micrometeorological Measurements -- 1.4 Objectives of the Study -- 2 Data Acquisition -- 2.1 Identification and Acquisition of Relevant Data Sources -- 2.2 Data Harmonisation -- 2.3 Applicability of UTCI in Regional Comparisons -- 3 Analytical Procedures -- 3.1 Identification of Key Elements in Outdoor Thermal Comfort Surveys -- 3.2 Testing of the Draft Standard Methodology -- 3.3 Establishment of the Online Database -- 4 Way Forward -- References -- Afterword -- Concluding Remarks.