LoginThe numerical thermoregulation model JOS was developed. In this model, the influences ofbody size, sex and age on thermoregulation were reflected on physiological parameters of thethermoregulation model. The whole body model has 17 body segments, each consisting oftwo layers for core and skin. In addition, it is possible to alter its height, weight, sex, age,body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and cardiac index. In the limbs of this model, thedetailed vascular system was considered, including deep artery and vein, superficial vein andarteriovenous anastomoses (AVA). Under steady state and transient conditions, the validity ofthe calculation results was confirmed by comparing with the subjective experiments offemales and the elderly. This model is able to predict fairly well for the skin temperaturedistribution, especially in the limbs under cold environments. Moreover, under transientcondition, the simulation is also closer to the subjective experiment.
Development of human thermoregulation model JOS applicable to different types of human body, sex and age
Year:
2003
Bibliographic info:
Healthy Buildings 2003 - Proceedings 7th International Conference (7th-11th December 2003) - National University of Singapore - Vol. 1., pp 828-834, 5 Fig, 6 Tab., 9 Ref.