Human Bioclimatology

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.

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.