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Env tech 2 Climate
Climate conditions
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Architecture
Undergraduate 3
09/20/2011

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