Physiological comfort evaluation under different airflow directions in a heating environment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indoor airflow and thermal comfort are difficult to assess through subjective evaluations because airflow sensations can differ based on various factors, such as personal characteristics, interests, preferences, and the current state of mind. Thus, subjective evaluations should be combined with objective assessments, such as physiological measurements. This study evaluated airflow and thermal comfort through physiological measurements, including skin temperature, electroencephalography, respiration, and electrocardiography, in addition to subjective evaluations.

Methods

Twenty participants entered a test room at 30 °C after staying in an acclimation room at 18 °C for 20 min. They were exposed to indirect and direct airflow toward their faces and performed four tas

SUBMITTER: Tamura K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9012013 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature