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'''Apparent temperature''' is the general term for the perceived outdoor temperature, caused by the combined effects of air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed.
'''Apparent temperature''' is the general term for the perceived outdoor temperature, caused by the combined effects of air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed.
Specifically, in Cumulus, a formula from the BOM is used: http://www.bom.gov.au/info/thermal_stress/#atapproximation




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Latest revision as of 08:43, 8 February 2011

Apparent temperature is the general term for the perceived outdoor temperature, caused by the combined effects of air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed.

Specifically, in Cumulus, a formula from the BOM is used: http://www.bom.gov.au/info/thermal_stress/#atapproximation