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| What is the definition of a diurnal temperature range? |
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Definition
| it is the temperature difference in night and day temperatures. |
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| What are the features of a site that may result in micro-climates varying significantly from regional climates? |
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Definition
1.elevation above sea level
2.vegetation
3.large bodies of water
4. soil types
5. manmade objects
6.form of land |
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| RH (Relative Humidity) and how it is useful as a value on the bioclimatic chart. |
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Definition
| Humidity influences comfort level in charts bec humidity effects temperature directly. higher humidity makes more extreme temps |
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Term
| Air flows are impacted by the seasons as well as the “Coriolis force” what is the Coriolis force? |
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Definition
| (The rotation of the Earth deflecting the north-south air currents). |
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| Atlanta Climatic design Priorities (6) |
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Definition
1 keep heat in and cold out in the winter.
2 use natural ventilation in summer cooling
3 let the winter sun in
4 protect from summer sun
5 protect from cold winter winds
6 avoid creating more humidity in summer |
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Term
| the psychrometric chart shows |
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Definition
| the combined affects of air temperature and moisture content |
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Term
| energy efficient zones- Winter |
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Definition
| higher humidity offsets lower furnace thermostats setting |
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| energy efficient zones- Summer |
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Definition
| lower humidity offsets higher AC thermostat setting |
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