Wet Bulb temperature

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The WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas.

Synonyms:
wetbulb temperature, wetbulb globe temperature, wet bulb globe temperature, WBGT
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