Thermal Comfort Parameters: heat stress index
ASHRAE thermal comfort parameters — metabolic rates by activity, clothing insulation (clo), garment insulation values, convective heat transfer coefficient equations for the human body, thermal sensation regression equations, heat stress index, exertion-level thresholds, and wind chill temperatures per ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals 2021 Chapter 9
| parameter type | item id | heat stress index (dimensionless) |
|---|---|---|
| heat stress index | HSI 90 | 90 |
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