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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 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.


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The module performs these calculations in accordance with the {{Heat DPRA Report}}.
== Ingredients ==
 
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==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:
** 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 Stress Overlay accurately it is required to add some information to the data available in the {{software}} about:
In order to configure the [[Heat Stress Overlay]] accurately additional data needs to be loaded in:
# Date(s) and time of day. Also multiple consecutive days can be used.  
* [[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 data
* Daily [[Weather station (Heat Stress Overlay)|weather station]] data
# Hourly weather station data
* Hourly weather station data
# Foliage height
* [[Foliage height calculation model (Heat Stress Overlay)|Foliage height]]s (although a [[foliage crown factor (Heat Stress Overlay)|means of estimation]] is available)


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


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==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 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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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).


====Weather station data====
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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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Latest revision as of 14:13, 13 April 2026

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 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 DPRA Heat stress report.

Input factors

The calculation of the Heat Stress Overlays takes into account:

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. It is selected by:

PET sun

The following factors influence the Physiological Equivalent Temperature for locations directly in the sun:

PET shade and night

The following factors influence the Physiological Equivalent Temperature for locations directly in the shade or at night:

Required information

In order to configure the Heat Stress Overlay accurately additional data needs to be loaded in:

See also