Prediction of equivalent environments by energy exchange and assessments of physiological strain and discomfort.
The described equivalence postulate was confirmed experimentally by examining physiological responses as well as discomfort sensation in a series of predicted equivalent conditions during exercise (congruent to 3 met). ET or the equivalent Ta at 50% RH is a single independent variable that is uniquely related to the mean skin temperature (Tsk), skin wettedness (w), body core temperature (Tcore) and sense of discomfort.
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011336:Probability; D012677:Sensation