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Computer applications in thermoregulatory research.

R E De Meersman, F C Schneider

    Computers in Biology and Medicine
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a Microsoft BASIC program to calculate mean skin and body temperature, enhancing thermoregulatory data analysis efficiency for researchers. The software provides quantitative reliability and speed, aiding physiological and psychophysiological studies.

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    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.

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