| 1 |
Copyright |
Opens a new window which provides general
information about the copyright of the present software. |
| 2 |
Initial data & settings |
Opens a new window which allows the user to change
the initial data and settings of the software. |
| 3 |
Calculate |
Calculates the predicted heat strain and opens a
new window which shows the calculated results. |
| 4 |
Clear |
Clears all changes including results. By clicking
the “Yes” button, all changes, including results, will be lost. |
| 5 |
Save simulation |
Saves all variables including time periods and
initial data. |
| 6 |
Simulations |
Opens a new window which provides four options: a)
import a preexisted simulation from a file; b) export the selected simulation;
c) delete the selected simulation; d) load a saved simulation. |
| 7 |
Number of time periods |
Indicates the number of different simulation
phases. Each time period can have different input parameters. The maximum
number of allowed time periods is 10. |
| 8 |
Air temperature |
Represents the temperature of the air around the
human body. |
| 9 |
Globe temperature |
Measured using a black globe temperature
sensor. |
| 10 |
Mean Radiant temperature |
Describes the average radiant temperature of all
the surrounding surfaces. |
| 11 |
Relative humidity |
Describes the ratio between the partial pressure
of water vapour in humid air and the water vapour saturation pressure at the
same temperature and the same total pressure. |
| 12 |
Vapour pressure |
Describes the actual amount of water in the
air. |
| 13 |
Air velocity |
Describes the wind speed. |
| 14 |
Metabolic rate |
Describes the metabolic rate. |
| 15 |
Mechanical efficiency |
Describes the efficiency of a task. |
| 16 |
Clothing insulation |
Describes the thermal insulation provided by
clothing. |
| 17 |
Exposed time |
Represents the amount of time (minutes) spent on
the simulated work task. |
| 18 |
Reflection coefficients |
Describes the emissivity of the reflective
clothing. |
| 19 |
Covered BSA |
Describes the fraction of the body surface area
covered by reflective clothing. |
| 20 |
Stature |
Represents the height (cm) of the simulated
individual. |
| 21 |
Body mass |
Represents the weight (kg) of the simulated
individual. |
| 22 |
Walking speed |
Describes the walking/movement speed of the
simulated individual. |
| 23 |
THETA angle |
Describes the angle between walking direction and
wind direction. |
| 24 |
Posture |
Describes the body position of the simulated
individual. |
| 25 |
Acclimatized subjects |
Describes the acclimatization status of the
simulated individual. It is important to note that a human being needs up to
two weeks of daily exposure to be fully acclimatized. |
| 26 |
Water consumption |
Describes the ability of the simulated individual
to drink water freely during the exposure time. |
| 27 |
Transfer the values to the next time period |
Enabling this option results in all values being
transferred to the next time period when pressing “Next period”. |
| 28 |
Previous period |
Moves to the previous time-period, if
available. |
| 29 |
Next period |
Moves to the next time-period, if available. If
option #27 is enabled, all values will be transferred to the next time
period. |
