Variable ID
HEAT
Variable Type
Derived
Variable Category
Air Temperature
Standard Units
degrees Celsius (°C)
Description
Not measured, but computed from the 1.5 meter air temperature and relative humidity. The heat index is used to provide information about possible heat stress on the human body.
Sensors
RM Young 41342 Platinum RTD Probe (for Air Temperature)
Vaisala HMP155 (for Relative Humidity)