How Much Cooler Is It in the Shade: A Temperature Comparison …
2023年7月10日 · The temperature under a shade is no different than the temperature in the surrounding environment. But the shade makes us feel cooler because it is blocking the sun’s radiation. Solar radiation can heat up the air 10 to 15 degrees higher.
Staying cool: The science of shade - ASU News
2016年9月15日 · On typical days over four seasons – fall, winter, spring, and pre-monsoon summer, they measured weather conditions in five settings – under the large solar canopy in front of the building, and nearby in a sunny, grassy area, a sunny concrete-paved area, and two areas deeply shaded by trees, one grassy and one concrete-paved.
The ‘Temperature In The Shade’ Is The Right Way To Measure ... - Forbes
2021年6月30日 · Saying “it’s 110°F in the shade!” is one of the go-to phrases to underscore just how toasty it feels. Unlike lots of iffy weather small talk, this one is a solid remark to keep in reserve for...
Warm in the Sun - Scientific American
2018年7月12日 · Cool in the shade? Learn about how different materials absorb and reflect solar radiation to make outdoor environments so variable.
Exploring thermal comfort and pleasure in outdoor shaded spaces ...
2024年11月1日 · Shaded spaces are sought after during hot summers due to their lower surface temperatures and improved thermal comfort. This study conducted group walking experiments in both overhead layers and tree-shaded areas to investigate variations in thermal comfort based on different thermal environments and activity levels.
Is It Really Cooler in the Shade? - Parade
2019年6月23日 · On a sunny day when the official outdoor temperature is, say, 75 degrees, is this the temperature in the sun or in the shade? Or is it an average? —Emily Abrams, Seattle, Washington. Actually,...
Comparative analysis of shade and underlying surfaces
2021年8月1日 · Overall, shade reduced 15 °C, 2 °C and 13 °C of ST, AT and PET respectively compared to sunny sites. The differences between sun and shade were steeper over the grass surfaces and during the wet spells when the grass surfaces lost …
The significance of shade provision in reducing street-level summer ...
2023年1月1日 · The understanding that shade provision, which is relatively easy to quantify, design, and implement, can significantly mitigate outdoor heat stress even during the height of summer, calls for the urgent development and adoption of better tools and methods for efficiently and effectively introducing shade into street and public spaces.
9 Ways to Stay in the Shade This Summer in N.Y.C. - The New York Times
2023年7月1日 · Shade in New York City, it must be said, is a hot commodity. For this reason, architects, urban planners, developers and environmentalists have been working on ways to temper heat and glare. Some...
Throwing shade: Measuring how much trees, buildings cool cities
2021年6月24日 · When the summer sun blazes on a hot city street, our first reaction is to flee to a shady spot protected by a building or tree. A new study is the first to calculate exactly how much these shaded...