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Wind Chill Effect

Yves Earhart

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“Wind Chill Effect” explores the science behind how wind makes cold temperatures feel even colder, a crucial concept for understanding cold weather hazards. It delves into how wind chill is calculated, its effect on the human body, and its broader implications for climate studies. This book uniquely synthesizes meteorology, physiology, and climatology to explain how wind accelerates heat loss from our bodies, potentially leading to hypothermia or frostbite. One intriguing fact is the historical progression of wind chill indices, beginning with Antarctic experiments. The book provides accessible explanations of heat transfer principles and compares various wind chill formulas used worldwide. It examines how our bodies respond to cold stress, including physiological mechanisms like vasoconstriction and shivering. Furthermore, it analyzes regional variations in wind chill across North America, highlighting how factors like latitude and altitude influence extreme cold events. The book progresses from foundational principles to regional analyses and concludes with the potential impacts of climate change on wind chill patterns, offering valuable insights for public health officials, meteorologists, and anyone interested in Earth Sciences.
Disponível desde: 12/02/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 71 páginas.

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