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What is wet bulb global temperature and how does it differ from heat index?
It’s called the “wet bulb globe temperature ... There are mathematical equations for both the heat index and the WGBT. You can see them below and if you’re a math teacher and looking ...
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UIL is urging using wet bulb globe temperatures for athlete safety. Here's why that's a good call
The wet bulb globe temperature scores high marks simply because it’s a comprehensive measurement. It takes into account many factors that the heat index does not, like solar radiation.
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Where dangerous heat is surging
The analysis calculated an approximate form of “wet-bulb globe temperature,” a metric that combines temperature, humidity, sunlight and wind. Scientists consider it the gold standard for ...