Predicting the Risk of Freezing the Skin
It is well known that wind increases the risk of frostbite during exposure in a cold climate. The explanation is that increased airspeeds enhance heat transfer from the body. This effect was quantified by Siple and Passel in the 1940's. They measured the time needed for water, inside a cylinder...
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2002
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