Wet Bulb Global Temperatures Resources
Why are Wet Bulb Global Temperatures important? Heat stress and human safety Body's cooling mechanism : The body cools itself by sweating & evaporating that sweat. The wet bulb temperature is the key factor in how effective this process is. ☆ Dangerous conditions : When the wet bulb temperature gets too high, around 35°C or 95° F, it can be fatal because the body can no longer cool itself through sweating, even in the shade. ☆ Vulnerable populations : The elderly, young children, outdoor workers, homeless, and people with underlying health conditions are particularly at risk from high wet bulb temperatures. ☆You Can Assess Your Risk with simple Low-Cost Tools Wet Bulb Temperature tools for everyday use, for everyone. For under £30, a small battery-powered digital thermometer/datalogger with Bluetooth and a smartphone app can provide relative humidity in % & temperature in Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. The app can provide graphical output. ...