Dry-bulb temperature

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The dry-bulb temperature is the temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture. In construction, it is an important consideration when designing a building for a certain climate. Nall called it one of "the most important climate variables for human comfort and building energy efficiency."

[edit] See also

• Psychrometric chart
• Wet-bulb temperature
• Hygrometer
• Atmospheric thermodynamics

[edit] References

• Nall, D. H. (2004-11). Looking across the water: Climate-adaptive buildings in the United States & Europe. In The Construction Specifier, 57, 50 – 56.

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