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Air temperature
The degree of heat or cold of the air only -- not including humidity or wind factors. If the air temperature is high, perspiration on the skin evaporates and cools the skin. If it is too hot, our body [..]
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BTUs
measure the amount of energy needed to decrease or increase the heat of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit for one hour. It is a common way to measure cooling capacity of air conditioners.
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Celsius
A temperature scale that sets the freezing point of water at 0 degrees and the boiling point at 100 degrees. Was referred to as "centigrade" until 1948.
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CFM
The number of cubic feet per minute (CFM) that a fan can move is a measurement of a fan's power. Its metric equivalent is CMS (Cubic Meters per Second).
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Climate
The average weather conditions in an area determined over a period of years.
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CMS
The number of cubic meters per second (CMS) that a fan can move is a measurement of a fan's power.
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Direct sunlight
Sunlight that is not blocked by shade; unobstructed sunlight. Direct sunlight can increase the perceived temperature by as much as 36°F / 20°C. Even if the temperature is only 64°F / 18°C, if the sunl [..]
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evaporative cooling
Evaporation of water combined with moving air creates a cooling effect.
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Fahrenheit
A temperature scale that sets the freezing point of water at 32 degrees and the boiling point at 212 degrees. Used mostly by the United States and a few Central and South American countries.
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Describes how hot it feels when the effect of air temperature and humidity are combined.
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