Heat Module overview

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This page contains a visual overview of the DPRA Heat Module and acts as a starting point to understand what the Heat Stress Module can deliver.

Overview Heat Module.jpg

Ingredients

The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:

Calculation of Physiological Equivalent Temperature

To calculate the Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), we first have to determine which formula (sun or shade/night) should be used. It is selected by:

PET sun

The following factors influence the Physiological Equivalent Temperature for locations directly in the sun:

PET shade and night

The following factors influence the Physiological Equivalent Temperature for locations directly in the shade or at night: