Re:Wet-Bulb Temperature
by bernulli on Wednesday March 02, 2022 @12:07PM
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You can only have a net outflow of water if the air is not saturated with water, which is a function of the air temperature. If it is saturated, a dynamic equilibrium will establish, where water molecules from the air jump back into the surface of the liquid film.
That's why a 100F day in Arizona (dry!) will be much more pleasant than a 100F day in Florida (humid!) - if it's dry, your body can still get rid of the heat. If it's humid, it will just 'stick to your body'.
That's why a 100F day in Arizona (dry!) will be much more pleasant than a 100F day in Florida (humid!) - if it's dry, your body can still get rid of the heat. If it's humid, it will just 'stick to your body'.