comfort zone

views updated May 08 2018

comfort zone Range of atmospheric temperature and humidity characteristics within which the human body feels and works comfortably and efficiently. The typical zone is delimited by a temperature range of 19–24°C. Beyond the limits corrective adaptations are necessary to produce bodily comfort.

comfort zone

views updated Jun 11 2018

comfort zone The range of atmospheric temperature and humidity within which the human body feels and works comfortably and efficiently, typically 19–24°C. Beyond these limits corrective adaptations are necessary to produce bodily comfort.