The document discusses the key differences and factors that influence weather and climate. It defines weather as the short term atmospheric conditions in an area, while climate describes typical weather patterns over a long period of time. The main factors that affect weather include air temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, and wind. Specific instruments are used to measure these factors, such as a barometer for air pressure and anemometer for wind speed. Seasonal wind patterns like monsoons also influence the climate in regions like the Philippines. Tropical cyclones are powerful weather disturbances that form over warm ocean waters.
In the Philippines, tropical cyclones are called bagyo. Around 19 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine area of responsibility each year, of which 6-9 typically make landfall. Tropical cyclones are named by PAGASA and storm signal warnings are issued. The most active months for typhoons in the Philippines are July through September. Northern Luzon and eastern Visayas are most impacted areas.
Wind is caused by differences in air pressure and is responsible for weather patterns globally. The main drivers of wind include solar heating of the atmosphere creating pressure differences, the Coriolis effect which causes winds to bend, and pressure gradient force pushing air from high to low pressure areas. Global wind systems include the trade winds near the equator, the prevailing westerlies in mid-latitudes, and polar easterlies near the poles. Local winds are also influenced by differences in land and sea temperatures.
The document discusses the key differences and factors that influence weather and climate. It defines weather as the short term atmospheric conditions in an area, while climate describes typical weather patterns over a long period of time. The main factors that affect weather include air temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, and wind. Specific instruments are used to measure these factors, such as a barometer for air pressure and anemometer for wind speed. Seasonal wind patterns like monsoons also influence the climate in regions like the Philippines. Tropical cyclones are powerful weather disturbances that form over warm ocean waters.
In the Philippines, tropical cyclones are called bagyo. Around 19 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine area of responsibility each year, of which 6-9 typically make landfall. Tropical cyclones are named by PAGASA and storm signal warnings are issued. The most active months for typhoons in the Philippines are July through September. Northern Luzon and eastern Visayas are most impacted areas.
Wind is caused by differences in air pressure and is responsible for weather patterns globally. The main drivers of wind include solar heating of the atmosphere creating pressure differences, the Coriolis effect which causes winds to bend, and pressure gradient force pushing air from high to low pressure areas. Global wind systems include the trade winds near the equator, the prevailing westerlies in mid-latitudes, and polar easterlies near the poles. Local winds are also influenced by differences in land and sea temperatures.
Passive House Principles for Hot Humid Climatesaiahouston
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This document discusses passive house strategies for hot and humid climates. It begins with an overview of passive house principles, including optimizing orientation, super insulation, air sealing, and high-performance windows. It then discusses specific strategies for hot and humid climates, such as envelope strategies to minimize solar heat gain, ventilation systems with heat and moisture recovery, and passive cooling techniques like night purge ventilation. The document emphasizes that passive building design must be climate specific, noting differences in factors like heating and cooling degree days, humidity levels, and solar radiation between climates.
passive design strategies in composite & warm-humid climates.Janmejoy Gupta
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The document discusses passive solar design considerations for mud huts in Jharkhand, India. It examines how climate impacts rural building design with a focus on the composite climate of the region. Key factors discussed include site selection, orientation, shading calculations, housing forms, window size and placement, indoor temperature balance, and settlement patterns. Climate data from Ranchi and Jamshedpur districts is analyzed to determine optimal design strategies like orientation and shading devices that minimize heat gain in summer and maximize it in winter for thermal comfort.
This document describes warm humid climates and compares examples in different locations. It discusses key climate elements for warm humid climates like Singapore, Jakarta, and Colombo including temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind. Maximum temperatures typically range from 27-32属C while minimums are 21-27属C. Humidity remains high around 75-80% on average. Annual rainfall is usually over 2000mm. Building design recommendations in warm humid zones include maximizing ventilation, shading, and using reflective/ventilated roofs. The climate is suitable for vegetation but soils can be poor for agriculture.