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	The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Stress Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.		The [[DPRA Heat Stress Module]] for the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Stress Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.

	The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.		The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]
	* [[Heat Overlay Wizard ~~(Heat Overlay)~~]]		* [[Heat Stress Overlay Wizard]]
	* [[Calculation models and formulas (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Calculation models and formulas (Heat Overlay)]]

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	==Getting started with the Heat Module==		==Getting started with the Heat Module==
	In order to get acquainted with configuring the Heat Overlay, follow our [[Tutorial_Heat_Overlay_(Heat_Overlay) \|Heat Overlay Tutorial]] and/or the instructions on our . The process of configuring the Heat Overlay can be guided by the [[\|Heat Overlay ~~configuration wizard~~]].		In order to get acquainted with configuring the Heat Overlay, follow our [[Tutorial_Heat_Overlay_(Heat_Overlay) \|Heat Overlay Tutorial]] and/or the instructions on our . The process of configuring the Heat Overlay can be guided by the [[Heat Stress Overlay Wizard]].

	====Date and time of day====		====Date and time of day====
	# Select a day for which you want to generate results. You can also choose to select multiple consecutive days when using the Heat Overlay Wizard.		# Select a day for which you want to generate results. You can also choose to select multiple consecutive days when using the Heat Stress Overlay Wizard.
	# Configure per day which hours you want to generate results for. Each day-hour combination will become a result. This result is stored as a time-frame to relate it back to the day and time.		# Configure per day which hours you want to generate results for. Each day-hour combination will become a result. This result is stored as a time-frame to relate it back to the day and time.

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	The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.		The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.

	The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.		The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.

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	* Buildings with [[Function\|functions]] related to foliage. The [[Foliage_height_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|foliage height calculation model]] will determine the foliage height using the height of the vegetation (as buildings) and the foliage crown factor attribute;		* Buildings with [[Function\|functions]] related to foliage. The [[Foliage_height_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|foliage height calculation model]] will determine the foliage height using the height of the vegetation (as buildings) and the foliage crown factor attribute;
	* Areas with as foliage height attribute, defining the foliage height for a whole area;		* Areas with as foliage height attribute, defining the foliage height for a whole area;
	* [[~~GeoTiff~~]], defining a foliage height value for each cell in its raster.		* [[GeoTIFF]], defining a foliage height value for each cell in its raster.
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	~~This page contains a visual overview of the~~ [[DPRA Heat Module]] and ~~acts as a starting point to understand what~~ the Heat ~~Stress Module~~ can ~~deliver~~.		The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.

	[[File:Overview_Heat_Module.jpg\|~~800px~~]]		The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.
	== ~~Ingredients~~ ==
			[[File:Overview_Heat_Module.jpg\|500px]]
			==Input factors==
	The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:		The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:
	* Meteorological circumstances such as:		* Meteorological circumstances such as:
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	* Is a cell shaded? Calculated by the [[Shade_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|shade calculation model]];		* Is a cell shaded? Calculated by the [[Shade_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|shade calculation model]];

	====PET sun====		===PET sun===
	The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the sun:		The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the sun:
	* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];		* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];
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	* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|sky view factor calculation model]].		* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|sky view factor calculation model]].

	====PET shade and night====		===PET shade and night===
	The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the shade or at night:		The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the shade or at night:
	* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];		* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];
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	* The diffuse radiation, calculated by the [[Diffuse_radiation_formula_(Heat_Overlay)\|diffuse radiation formula]].		* The diffuse radiation, calculated by the [[Diffuse_radiation_formula_(Heat_Overlay)\|diffuse radiation formula]].

	== Required information ==		==Required information==
	In order to configure the Heat ~~Stress~~ Overlay accurately ~~it is required~~ to ~~add some information to the data available~~ in ~~the {{software}} about~~:		In order to configure the [[Heat Overlay]] accurately additional data needs to be loaded in:
	# Date(s) and time of day. Also multiple consecutive days can be used. Each day-hour combination will become a result.		* [[Dates (Heat Overlay)\|Date(s) and time of day]]. Also multiple consecutive days can be used. Each day-hour combination will become a result.
	# Daily weather station data		* Daily [[Weather station (Heat Overlay)\|weather station]] data
	# Hourly weather station data		* Hourly weather station data
	# Foliage height		* [[Foliage height calculation model (Heat Overlay)\|Foliage height]]s (although a [[foliage crown factor (Heat Overlay)\|means of estimation]] is available)

			==See also==
			* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]
			* [[Heat Overlay Wizard (Heat Overlay)]]

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	==Getting started with the Heat Module==		==Getting started with the Heat Module==
	In order to get acquainted with configuring the Heat Overlay, follow our [[Tutorial_Heat_Overlay_(Heat_Overlay) \|Heat Overlay Tutorial]] and/or the instructions on our ~~[[Getting_started_(Heat_Overlay)\|tutorial page]]~~. The process of configuring the Heat Overlay can be guided by the [[~~Heat Overlay Wizard (Heat Overlay)~~\|Heat Overlay configuration wizard]].		In order to get acquainted with configuring the Heat Overlay, follow our [[Tutorial_Heat_Overlay_(Heat_Overlay) \|Heat Overlay Tutorial]] and/or the instructions on our . The process of configuring the Heat Overlay can be guided by the [[\|Heat Overlay configuration wizard]].

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	====Date and time of day====		====Date and time of day====
	# Select a day for which you want to generate results. You can also choose to select multiple consecutive days when using the Heat Overlay Wizard.		# Select a day for which you want to generate results. You can also choose to select multiple consecutive days when using the Heat Overlay Wizard.

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	The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.		The [[DPRA Heat Module]] for the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] can be used for heat stress calculations, based on geographical features and locale parameters. The final result is the [[Pet result type (Heat Stress Overlay)\|physiological equivalent temperature]], which is a measure of temperature which takes into account factors which can change the experience and effects of temperature.

	The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.		The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.
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	The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:		The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:
	* Meteorological circumstances such as:		* Meteorological circumstances such as:
	** Sun angles, [[Sun_altitude_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|altitude]] and [[Sun_azimuth_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|azimuth]], dependent on date and time of day and project location.		** Sun angles, [[Sun_altitude_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|altitude]] and [[Sun_azimuth_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|azimuth]], dependent on date and time of day and project location.
	** Air temperatures, ([[Hourly_temperature_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|hourly]], [[Daily_temperature_min_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|daily minimum]] and [[Daily_temperature_max_(Heat_Overlay)\|maximum]]);		** Air temperatures, ([[Hourly_temperature_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|hourly]], [[Daily_temperature_min_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|daily minimum]] and [[Daily_temperature_max_(Heat_Overlay)\|maximum]]);
	** Global radiation, ([[Hourly_radiation_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|hourly]] and [[Daily_avg_radiation_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|average]]);		** Global radiation, ([[Hourly_radiation_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|hourly]] and [[Daily_avg_radiation_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|average]]);
	** Relative humidity ([[Hourly_humidity_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|hourly]]);		** Relative humidity ([[Hourly_humidity_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|hourly]]);
	** Wind speeds ([[Wind_speed_(Heat_Overlay)\|hourly]] and [[Daily_avg_wind_speed_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|daily average]]).		** Wind speeds ([[Wind_speed_(Heat_Overlay)\|hourly]] and [[Daily_avg_wind_speed_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|daily average]]).
	** Wind direction ([[Wind_direction_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|hourly]])		** Wind direction ([[Wind_direction_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|hourly]])
	* Spatial situation, such as:		* Spatial situation, such as:
	** Land use, for fraction vegetation and rate of evaporation ([[Bowen_ratio_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|Bowen ratio]]).		** Land use, for fraction vegetation and rate of evaporation ([[Bowen_ratio_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|Bowen ratio]]).
	** Terrain, [[Foliage_crown_factor_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|foliage]] and building heights		** Terrain, [[Foliage_crown_factor_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|foliage]] and building heights

	==Calculation of Physiological Equivalent Temperature==		==Calculation of Physiological Equivalent Temperature==
	To calculate the Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), we first have to determine which formula (''sun'' or ''shade/night'') should be used.		To calculate the Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), we first have to determine which formula (''sun'' or ''shade/night'') should be used.
	It is selected by:		It is selected by:
	* Day or night? Determined by the [[Sun_altitude_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sun altitude angle]];		* Day or night? Determined by the [[Sun_altitude_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sun altitude angle]];
	* Is a cell shaded? Calculated by the [[Shade_calculation_model_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|shade calculation model]];		* Is a cell shaded? Calculated by the [[Shade_calculation_model_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|shade calculation model]];

	===PET sun===		===PET sun===
	The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the sun:		The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the sun:
	* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];		* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];
	* The [[Hourly_radiation_(Heat_Overlay)\|hourly global radiation]] from the sun, supplied as weather station data;		* The [[Hourly_radiation_(Heat_Overlay)\|hourly global radiation]] from the sun, supplied as weather station data;
	* The [[Wind_speed_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|wind speed]] at 1.2 meter above ground, calculate by the [[Wind_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|wind speed calculation model]];		* The [[Wind_speed_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|wind speed]] at 1.2 meter above ground, calculate by the [[Wind_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|wind speed calculation model]];
	* The Wet-Bulb temperature, calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)#Wet-bulb_Temperature_formula\|Wet Bulb temperature formula]];		* The Wet-Bulb temperature, calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)#Wet-bulb_Temperature_formula\|Wet Bulb temperature formula]];
	* The [[Sun_altitude_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sun altitude]], calculated automatically based on the project area, date and time of day;		* The [[Sun_altitude_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sun altitude]], calculated automatically based on the project area, date and time of day;
	* The [[Bowen_ratio_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|Bowen ratio]], an attribute obtained from Buildings or Terrain on that specific location;		* The [[Bowen_ratio_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|Bowen ratio]], an attribute obtained from Buildings or Terrain on that specific location;
	* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sky view factor calculation model]].		* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sky view factor calculation model]].

	===PET shade and night===		===PET shade and night===
	The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the shade or at night:		The following factors influence the [[PET_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|Physiological Equivalent Temperature]] for locations directly in the shade or at night:
	* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];		* The [[Temperature_atmosphere_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|atmospheric temperature]], calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)#Atmospheric Temperature formula\|atmospheric temperature formula]];
	* The [[Wind_speed_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|wind speed]] at 1.2 meter above ground, calculate by the [[wind_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|Wind speed calculation model]];		* The [[Wind_speed_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|wind speed]] at 1.2 meter above ground, calculate by the [[wind_calculation_model_(Heat_Overlay)\|Wind speed calculation model]];
	* The Wet-Bulb temperature, calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)#Wet-bulb_Temperature_formula\|Wet Bulb temperature formula]];		* The Wet-Bulb temperature, calculated by the [[Temperature_formulas_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)#Wet-bulb_Temperature_formula\|Wet Bulb temperature formula]];
	* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sky view factor calculation model]].		* The [[Sky_view_result_type_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sky view factor]], calculated by the [[Sky_view_factor_calculation_model_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sky view factor calculation model]].
	* The diffuse radiation, calculated by the [[Diffuse_radiation_formula_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|diffuse radiation formula]].		* The diffuse radiation, calculated by the [[Diffuse_radiation_formula_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|diffuse radiation formula]].

	==Required information==		==Required information==
	In order to configure the [[Heat Overlay]] accurately additional data needs to be loaded in:		In order to configure the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] accurately additional data needs to be loaded in:
	* [[Dates (Heat Overlay)\|Date(s) and time of day]]. Also multiple consecutive days can be used. Each day-hour combination will become a result.		* [[Dates (Heat Stress Overlay)\|Date(s) and time of day]]. Also multiple consecutive days can be used. Each day-hour combination will become a result.
	* Daily [[Weather station (Heat Overlay)\|weather station]] data		* Daily [[Weather station (Heat Stress Overlay)\|weather station]] data
	* Hourly weather station data		* Hourly weather station data
	* [[Foliage height calculation model (Heat Overlay)\|Foliage height]]s (although a [[foliage crown factor (Heat Overlay)\|means of estimation]] is available)		* [[Foliage height calculation model (Heat Stress Overlay)\|Foliage height]]s (although a [[foliage crown factor (Heat Stress Overlay)\|means of estimation]] is available)

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Getting started (Heat Stress Overlay)]]
	* [[Heat Stress Overlay Wizard]]		* [[Heat Stress Overlay Wizard]]
	* [[Calculation models and formulas (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Calculation models and formulas (Heat Stress Overlay)]]

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	For each day, and for each time of day, the following will be automatically generated when using the wizard:		For each day, and for each time of day, the following will be automatically generated when using the wizard:
	# The day and time pairs, along with the project location, will be used to automatically calculate the sun altitude and azimuth angles for each day-time pair.		# The day and time pairs, along with the project location, will be used to automatically calculate the sun altitude and azimuth angles for each day-time pair.
	# The [[Sun_daily_motion_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\|sun daily motion factor]] is a parameter used in the atmospheric temperature formula. It will be automatically selected from the sun motion factor table, based on the date (column) and time of day (row).		# The [[Sun_daily_motion_(Heat_Stress_Overlay)\|sun daily motion factor]] is a parameter used in the atmospheric temperature formula. It will be automatically selected from the sun motion factor table, based on the date (column) and time of day (row).

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	* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Getting started (Heat Overlay)]]
	* [[Heat Overlay Wizard (Heat Overlay)]]		* [[Heat Overlay Wizard (Heat Overlay)]]
			* [[Calculation models and formulas (Heat Overlay)]]

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