Changes of physiological thermal comfort within the territory of the Сrimea peninsula during 1950–2020
https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9414.5.80.5.1
Abstract
A bioclimatic index of physiologically equivalent temperature (PET) was calculated based on the human energy balance model and a standard set of meteorological data for Crimea, thus allowing estimating thermal comfort and possible risks to human health. Spatiotemporal changes of the indicator were analyzed comprehensively.
Climate changes were analyzed for the period 1950–2020 at 22 meteorological stations in Crimea using ERA5 reanalysis data, which were interpolated to observation points and evaluated as for the quality of acquired data series. The intra-annual distribution of PET values was studied, trends in value changes were identified, and the variability of days with extreme PET values for each month was analyzed. The trends of the most significant and pronounced increase of PET were revealed for particular months, mainly in the winterspring period. In summer months, the increasing probability of periods with extremely hot weather events is noted. The results of the study could be effectively used in the bioclimatic zoning of Crimea, as well as in the development of resort and tourism industry and other recreation activities.
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Supporting agencies: The work was carried out within the framework of the state assignment of the Institute of Natural and Technical Systems “Fundamental and applied research into the patterns and mechanisms of formation of regional changes in the natural environment and climate under the influence of global processes in the ocean-atmosphere system” (state registration no. 124013000609-2).
About the Authors
A. A. Stefanovich
Institute of Natural and Technical Systems, Laboratory of large-scale interaction of the ocean, atmosphere and climate change
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A.A. Stefanovich - Junior Scientifi c Researcher
E. N. Voskresenskaya
Institute of Natural and Technical Systems, Laboratory of large-scale interaction of the ocean, atmosphere and climate change
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E.N. Voskresenskaya - Deputy Director of Science, Professor, D.Sc. in Geography
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Stefanovich A.A., Voskresenskaya E.N. Changes of physiological thermal comfort within the territory of the Сrimea peninsula during 1950–2020. Lomonosov Geography Journal. 2025;(5):3-16. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9414.5.80.5.1
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