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Heat stress in Greece

A Matzarakis1, H Mayer

  • 1Meteorological Institute, University of Freiburg, Germany.

International Journal of Biometeorology
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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This study analyzed thermal sensation in Greece from 1980-1989. It reveals significant heat stress occurrences, particularly in certain regions, highlighting the need for human-biometeorological awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Human-biometeorology
  • Climatology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Assessing human thermal comfort is crucial for understanding environmental health impacts.
  • Previous studies have focused on general climate patterns, with less emphasis on localized thermal stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the occurrence of thermal sensation and heat stress across Greece.
  • To create a high-resolution bioclimatic map detailing heat stress prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Calculation of daily Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) values for 12 Greek synoptic stations (1980-1989).
  • Statistical modeling to transform PMV data into a bioclimatic map.
  • Analysis of thermal sensation variations and strong heat stress (PMV > 3.0).

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Main Results:

  • Identified varied thermal sensations and significant occurrences of strong heat stress across selected Greek stations.
  • Developed a high-resolution bioclimatic map illustrating average annual days with strong heat stress.
  • The data highlights regional differences in heat stress exposure.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides valuable insights into Greece's bioclimatic conditions and heat stress patterns.
  • Findings are essential for public health planning and climate adaptation strategies.
  • Emphasizes the importance of localized human-biometeorological assessments.