Determining the months of rest and their physiological effects on human comfort in the district of Dohuk.
Determining the months of rest and their physiological effects on human comfort in the district of Dohuk.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the most famous comfort in Dohuk and its physiological effects on human comfort, based on the main elements of climate (temperature, humidity and wind) as factors affecting the physiological characteristics of humans. As well as its role as essential elements to achieve the attractions of the region according to the differences in time to identify the most comfortable times on the monthly and quarterly. To achieve this, the study relied on the equations of Tom (THI) and Sabeel and Basel (KO) based on the climatic data of the Duhok station between (2013-2022). The study revealed that there are temporal variations in the months of comfort between the ideal rest for the months of (April and May) represented by the lack of rainfall and moderate temperatures and contribute to the increased efficiency of tourist activities and freedom of movement between tourist sites, while the summer months were characterized by intense heat, which is an uncomfortable period And is suitable for tourism
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