Climatic characteristics of summer human thermal discomfort in Athens and its connection to atmospheric circulation

The climate characteristics of summer human thermal discomfort in Athens and its connection to atmospheric circulation are studied for the period 1954–2012. The human thermal discomfort is examined in terms of the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) discomfort index for calm and light wind (3 ms<sup>-1&...

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Main Authors: A. Bartzokas, C. J. Lolis, P. A. Kassomenos, G. R. McGregor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-12-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/13/3271/2013/nhess-13-3271-2013.pdf