ck_heat_index: Heat Index
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ck_heat_index R Documentation
Heat Index
Description
Compute the heat index (apparent temperature) using the Rothfusz
regression equation used by the US National Weather Service.
Usage
ck_heat_index(tavg, humidity)
Arguments
tavg
Numeric vector of temperatures (degrees C).
humidity
Numeric vector of relative humidity (percent, 0-100).
Value
A data frame with columns value, index, and unit.
References
Rothfusz, L. P. (1990). The heat index equation.
NWS Technical Attachment SR 90-23.
Examples
ck_heat_index(tavg = c(30, 35, 40), humidity = c(60, 70, 50))
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Heat Index
Description
Compute the heat index (apparent temperature) using the Rothfusz regression equation used by the US National Weather Service.
Usage
ck_heat_index(tavg, humidity)
Arguments
tavg |
Numeric vector of temperatures (degrees C). |
humidity |
Numeric vector of relative humidity (percent, 0-100). |
Value
A data frame with columns value, index, and unit.
References
Rothfusz, L. P. (1990). The heat index equation. NWS Technical Attachment SR 90-23.
Examples
ck_heat_index(tavg = c(30, 35, 40), humidity = c(60, 70, 50))
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