For sedentary comfort, dry-bulb and mean radiant temperature are often combined in practice into which “operative” or similar index because both affect sensible heat loss from skin?
Choices
- (A) Operative (or global comfort) temperature using appropriate weighting / PMV context
- (B) Wet-bulb only
- (C) Static pressure in duct
- (D) GPM only
Correct answer: (A)
Operative (or global comfort) temperature using appropriate weighting / PMV context
Explanation
ASHRAE/ISO comfort: MRT and air temperature both matter; often rolled into comfort metrics.