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Abstract
The thermal environment in a full-scale 21-seat section of an aircraft cabin installed in a climate chamber was investigated. Fourteen heated cylinders and two thermal manikins were used to simulate the heat load, buoyancy flow and flow obstruction from passengers in the cabin. Measurements were carried out at cabin air temperatures of 20.6C, 23.3C and 26.1C, while maintaining wall temperatures and the total air supply rate to the cabin at realistic values. The manikin measurements were correlated with subjective assessments of thermal sensation of various body parts obtained from a previous investigation in which 4 groups of 17 subjects participated, each group being exposed to the same three temperature conditions during simulated 7-hour transatlantic flights. The assessments indicate that an air temperature increase in the middle of a 7-hour flight period followed by a decrease before landing might be preferred. The correlation between manikin measurements and subjective assessment indicates that local thermal sensation can be reliably predicted from manikin measurements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Roomvent 2007 : Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms |
Editors | Olli Seppänen, Jorma Säteri |
Volume | 1 |
Place of Publication | Helsinki, Finland |
Publisher | FINVAC ry |
Publication date | 2007 |
Edition | 1 |
Pages | 227-234 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-952-99905-0-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Roomvent - 10th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 13 Jun 2007 → 15 Jun 2007 Conference number: 10 |
Course
Course | Roomvent - 10th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms |
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Number | 10 |
Country/Territory | Finland |
City | Helsinki |
Period | 13/06/2007 → 15/06/2007 |
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10th International Conference on Air DIstribution in Rooms
Strøm-Tejsen, P. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2007 → 15 Jun 2007Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations