Computer applications in thermoregulatory research.

Area of Science:

• Physiology
• Psychophysiology
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Thermoregulatory information is crucial for physiological and psychophysiological research.
• Existing software for calculating thermoregulatory parameters is not readily accessible to scientists.
• There is a need for efficient and reliable tools for thermoregulatory data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a Microsoft BASIC program for calculating mean skin temperature and mean body temperature.
• To provide researchers with a fast and quantitatively reliable tool for thermoregulatory data analysis.
• To enhance the efficiency of thermoregulatory data processing in research settings.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Burton's well-established physiological model for temperature calculations.
• Developed a software program using Microsoft BASIC.
• Ensured the program's compatibility with various microcomputer systems through minor command alterations.

Main Results:

• The program accurately calculates mean skin temperature and mean body temperature.
• Demonstrated speed of execution for rapid data analysis.
• Achieved quantitative reliability in thermoregulatory parameter calculations.

Conclusions:

• The developed program significantly enhances the efficiency of thermoregulatory data analysis for researchers.
• The software offers a valuable, accessible tool for physiological and psychophysiological studies.
• Adaptability to different microcomputer systems increases the program's utility in diverse research environments.