Thermal discomfort analysis using UTCI and MEMI (PET and PMV) in outdoor environments: case study of two climates in Iran (Arak & Bandar Abbas)

Weather ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Asghari ◽  
Gholamheidar Teimori ◽  
Marzieh Abbasinia ◽  
Fahimeh Shakeri ◽  
Reza Tajik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Discomfort ◽  
Outdoor Environments ◽  
Bandar Abbas

scholarly journals The Effect of Mental Workload on the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Case Study: Bandar Abbas Zinc Production Company)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi SALARI ◽  
Mohammad Reza GHOTBI RAVANDI ◽  
Mohammad DASTANPOUR ◽  
Sajjad ZARE
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Postures ◽  
Bandar Abbas ◽  
Production Company

Introduction: One of the effective factors in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders is the mismatch between the mental workload on the person and his abilities and limitations. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of mental workload on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in Bandar Abbas Production Company. Method: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2019. The data collection tools included demographic information questionnaires, Nordic musculoskeletal disorders, and NASA-TLX mental workload. The participants were 172 people who were identified using Cochran's formula and simple random sampling. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS25 software. Results: The results indicated that 76.74% of the subjects had musculoskeletal disorders. Most of disorders were reported in the low back (51.16%), knees (38.95%), and neck (23.84%). The mean score of mental workloads in Bandar Abbas Production Company in this study was high (66.67). Among the mental workload subscales, the effort subscale had the highest score (85.32) and the performance subscale had the lowest score (20.00). Statistical tests showed that there was a significant relationship between mental workload and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, there was a direct relationship between mental workload and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, measures should be taken to reduce the perceived mental and psychological load, such as reducing working hours, interrupting and resting between working, increasing the variety of working postures, and  

scholarly journals Visitor Counting and Monitoring in Forests Using Camera Traps: A Case Study from Bavaria (Southern Germany)

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 736
Author(s):  
Gerd Lupp ◽  
Valerie Kantelberg ◽  
Bernhard Förster ◽  
Carolina Honert ◽  
Johannes Naumann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Camera Traps ◽  
Wildlife Monitoring ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Recreation Areas ◽  
Outdoor Environments ◽  
Visitor Numbers ◽  
Correlation Factors

A variety of counting methods exist to analyze visitor numbers of outdoor settings such as national parks, recreation areas and urban green spaces, with sensor-based approaches being the most frequently applied. In this paper, we describe the application and practicality of camera traps originally designed for wildlife monitoring for visitor management purposes. The focus of the work is on the practicality of trigger camera traps and data collection for visitor monitoring from a more practice- and management-oriented perspective. Camera traps can provide interesting in-depth and detailed information about recreationists and are flexible and suitable for various uses; however, assessing the visual data manually requires significant staff and working time. To deal with the large amounts of data gathered for numbers of passersby and recreation activities, correlation factors between passersby and pictures were determined, so that the number of passersby related to the number of pictures taken per day or per other time unit could be established. In focusing on using the camera traps and assessing the generated data, it became clear that more studies have to be conducted to compare different methods of visitor monitoring and their accuracy in different outdoor environments.

scholarly journals Application of developed facade panel from recycled CDW: A case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2069 (1) ◽  
pp. 012187
Author(s):  
M Bagarić ◽  
I Banjad Pečur ◽  
B Milovanović
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Environmental Footprint ◽  
Wall Panel ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Thermal Discomfort ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Hygrothermal Performance ◽  
Indoor Comfort

Abstract Using waste materials for production of sustainable exterior façade panel, that can be recycled at the end of its life cycle as part of a circular economy model, can significantly reduce environmental footprint of buildings and help preserve natural resources. The envelope system under consideration is a ventilated prefabricated wall panel from recycled construction and demolition waste (CDW). In this paper, hygrothermal simulations together with field monitoring of hygrothermal performance, energy consumption, indoor comfort and air quality in real environment conditions have been presented. Results show that developed panel is a robust, moisture-safe panel suitable for constructing energy high performing buildings. Thermal discomfort in summer is related to the architectural design of the building.

The Role of Facade Angle in Gaining Solar Energy (Case Study: Iran, Bandar-Abbas)

2013 ◽  
Vol 650 ◽  
pp. 673-676
Author(s):  
Vahid Shaliamini ◽  
Mehrdad Matin ◽  
Hojat Ghaedi
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Photovoltaic Cells ◽  
The World ◽  
Gain Energy ◽  
Bandar Abbas

Iran is recognized as one of the largest fossil fuel reserve resources in the world, but it is also suffering from mismanaged consumption. The consequences of this mismanagement have been considered in Iran during recent years and authorities have raised concerns about it. Identification of the optimized orientation and tilt angle for roofs in BandarAbbas -South of Iran- in order to achieve the maximum daytime ray gain by photovoltaic cells is the main purpose of this paper. This paper makes a comparison in three types of facade angles in BandarAbbas (90 °, 80 ° and 70 °). The results show that 70 ° facade is the most efficient wall in order to gain energy in BandarAbbas.

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