This summer, heatwaves and heatstroke have been a hot topic in many places, and it was also hot in Aizuwakamatsu.
Temperatures sometimes exceeded 40 degrees between surveys.
Still, I felt quite comfortable when I was in the shade and the wind was blowing.
I realized once again the effectiveness of solar radiation shielding and ventilation.
This survey was a joint investigation between Professor Shinichi Watanabe's laboratory at Daido University and Professor Hitoshi Ishii's laboratory at Meijo University.
Last year and the year before, we conducted a joint survey on Amami Oshima, but this year we went to Aizu Wakamatsu.
The purpose is to evaluate the environment based on the perceived temperature using thermal environment indicators by observing temperature, humidity, airflow, and radiation.
Another unique feature is that ultraviolet light is observed at the same time.
Mr. Watanabe and Mr. Ishii took great measures to protect themselves from UV rays, but I didn't do much except wear a hat.
I got quite a sunburn.
During the day, the wind often blew from the west, and as a result, my left arm was more burnt.It may also be important to understand the distribution of UV rays by direction.
(The wind direction and speed are observed on the downwind side, so when the west wind blows, the left side of your body will face south.)
