Human Bioclimatology

In seven review articles, this new volume of the series deals with the effects of the atmospheric environment (i.e. radiation and temperature) on comfort and health of human beings.

Human Bioclimatology: An Introduction.- References.- Techniques for Measuring Solar Ultraviolet Radiation.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Techniques for UV Measurement.- 3 Calibration Techniques.- 4 The History of Measurements.- 5 Networking.- 6 Using UV Data.- 7 Conclusion.- Appendix A List of Instrument Manufacturers.- Appendix B List of National Standards Laboratories and Other Sources of Standard Lamps.- AppendixC Glossary of Terms.- References.- Thermal Adaptation and Variable Indoor Climate Control.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Biophysics and Thermophysiology of Comfort.- 3 An Adaptive Model.- 4 An Evaluation of Air Conditioning.- 5 Summary.- References.- Sick Building Syndrome and Appropriate Design.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Physical, Chemical and Biological Hypotheses of SBS.- 3 Psychosocial Dimensions of SBS.- 4 Appropriate Design for the Avoidance of SBS: Task Conditioning.- 5 Conclusion.- References.- Bioclimatic Architecture and Solar Energy.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Bioclimatic Architecture.- 3 Energy Conservation.- 4 Solar-Heated Houses.- 5 Design Methods.- 6 Integration.- 7 The CPZ Method.- 8 Recent Developments.- 9 Current Issues.- 10 Conclusions.- References.- Migration, Recreation and Tourism: Human Responses to Climate Differences.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Seasonal Migration.- 3 Climate as an Influence on the Decision to Travel.- 4 Indicators of Tourism-Climate Interdependency.- 5 Human Adaptation: Acclimatization, Preparation and Precaution.- 6 Conclusion.- References.- Climate and Human Mortality: Relationships and Mitigating Measures.- 1 Introduction.- 2 What Is Affecting Weather-Related Mortality?.- 3 Weather-Related Mortality in a Warmer World.- 4 Mitigating Measures to Lessen the Impact of Weather-Related Mortality.- References.