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  Biometeo indicators (PET, CTIS)

Provides:

  • Information provided on the human thermal index (Physiologically Equivalent Temperature, or PET) and Climate Tourism Information Scheme (CTIS) for various cities in Greece.
  • The PET and CTIS indices depict detailed climate information for all months of the year and could be used by tourists for planning their vacations.
  • The information can support decision making related to resident/tourist thermal comfort and physical/aesthetic impacts.
  • Beyond interpreting the thermophysiological stress, the indices also examine the impact on mortality.
  • The figures below are representative examples of PET and CTIS diagrams for Corfu Island (Greece).

 

 

Makes use of: In situ measurements, Models


Smart features:

  • Dissemination of results within a web platform, providing simple color-delineated diagrams of biometeorological indices


Read more:
 https://smurbs.eu/deliverables/

Developers:    

Contact Information: Panagiotis Nastos ([email protected])

SMURBS cities: Various cities in Greece

 

Involved Partner(s): AoA (GR) NOA (GR)
EO Platform(s) utilized:  Copernicus  Models
Theme: theme-icon Health