A new wind-chill nomogram
ABSTRACT This paper describes an improved nomogram (a graphical device avoiding the need for calculation) for estimating wind-chill and assessing the danger of frostbite. The nomogram incorporates recent theoretical work on the rate of heat loss from a clothedperson in cold or windy conditions.
Published in: | Polar Record |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1993
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400018544 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400018544 |
Summary: | ABSTRACT This paper describes an improved nomogram (a graphical device avoiding the need for calculation) for estimating wind-chill and assessing the danger of frostbite. The nomogram incorporates recent theoretical work on the rate of heat loss from a clothedperson in cold or windy conditions. |
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