title: Prediction of equivalent environments by energy exchange and assessments of physiological strain and discomfort.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011336:Probability; D012677:Sensation