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Cooling of the Human Body
written by Carl Rod Nave
This Hyperphysics article, from Georgia State University, describes the cooling process of the human body. Models are provided for perspiration, conduction, and radiation, with formulas and calculations using typical values.  In addition, a built-in calculator enables visitors to change variables and explore the results. Links provide further information.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1
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Access Rights: Free access
Restriction: © 2006 Carl Rod Nave
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Keywords: blackbody radiation, cooling, heat radiation, perspiration, radiation, sweat, thermal, thermal radiation, thermodynamics
Record Creator: Metadata instance created September 9, 2008 by Logan Hancock
Record Updated: Aug 10, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
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when Cataloged:		 July 29, 2006
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C. Nave, (2006), WWW Document, (http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1).
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C. Nave, Cooling of the Human Body (2006), <http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1>.
APA Format
Nave, C. (2006, July 29). Cooling of the Human Body. Retrieved December 7, 2024, from http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1
Chicago Format
Nave, Carl Rod. Cooling of the Human Body. July 29, 2006. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1 (accessed 7 December 2024).
MLA Format
Nave, Carl Rod. Cooling of the Human Body. 2006. 29 July 2006. 7 Dec. 2024 <http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/coobod.html#c1>.
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