This time, Professor Ishii of Meijo University and I visited all 2 villages on Kakeroma Island.
In addition to the traditional architecture unique to the Amami Areas of study, such as Ashage and Toneya, which are involved in the Noro ritual, we also investigated the current status of giant trees such as the Banyan tree.
A new Toneya was being built in the Sukomo village.An example of a rest space using the shade of a banyan tree.
On Saturday, March 3nd, I participated in an experiential seminar organized by the NPO Bioclima Research Group.
The first half was a tour of the pavilion, and the second half was a thermal environment measurement experience.
I served as the lecturer for the second half of the session, along with Professor Kaneko from Kanto Gakuin University and Professor Horikoshi from Aichi Sangyo University.
The content includes calculating WBGT using an Assmann ventilation psychrometer, temperature/humidity measurement logger, August psychrometer, Globe thermometer, etc.
The general public does not have the opportunity to measure temperatures using full-scale measuring equipment.
This time, we had students experience the effects of differences in measuring instruments and environmental conditions.
It was a great opportunity for me to realize once again the effectiveness and importance of "learning experientially."
Participants during the measurement experience.After the measurements, we had them calculate WBGT.