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Equations, variables, and units
| Equation 1. TB = 0.01498SR + 1.184TD – 0.0789RH – 2.739 |
| Equation 2. WBGT = (0.7*TW) + (0.2*TB) + (0.1*TD) |
| WBGT = wet bulb globe temperature (°C) |
| TW = wet bulb temperature (°C) |
| TB = black globe temperature (°C) |
| TD = dry temperature (°C) |
| SR = solar radiation (watt/meter2) |
| RH = relative humidity (%) |
