Novel Methods for Studying Human Heat Transfer Using a Thermal Manikin: Extreme Heat Enabled Thermo-Physiological Simulation and Radiation Filtering
Description
Extreme heat exposure is a rising threat to human health due to rapid urbanization and climate change. To combat this, the scientific community has taken interest in the modeling of human health outcomes to these extreme conditions. Traditional methods for assessing heat exposure are often limited in their ability to simulate real-world conditions, particularly in hot outdoor environments. This research aims to address these gaps by advancing thermal manikin testing methodologies to better model human health outcomes in extreme heat scenarios.This work explores novel testing methods for evaluating thermal comfort and heat exposure using a thermal manikin, with a focus on two experimental approaches: The primary objective is to develop a new coupling method between the manikin and a thermophysiological model to enable its use in extreme heat environments. Additionally, a method of isolating the effects of both short and long wave radiation incident on the human body by manipulating the spectral properties of a thermal manikin is tested.
The results demonstrate that the new model coupling method was effective and can replicate human subject response to extreme heat. However, there were certain discrepancies when compared to human subject data that need to be investigated. Of the two radiation isolation methods attempted, one failed to be viable while the other proved to be effective in quantifying short and longwave effects on the body.
Details
Contributors
- Bartels, Lyle (Author)
- Rykaczewski, Konrad (Thesis advisor)
- Vanos, Jennifer (Committee member)
- Wang, Robert (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2024
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Resource Type
Language
- eng
Note
- Partial requirement for: M.S., Arizona State University, 2024
- Field of study: Engineering
Additional Information
English
Extent
- 73 pages