Tropical Design

Climate

Solar Radiation

Daylight when sun is above horizon

Pressure

Important characteristics of earth's atmosphere which determines the wind & weather patterns

Atmospheric or Air Pressure

Force per unit area exerted on the earth's surface by the weight of the air above the surface; measured by a mercury or aneroid BAROMETER

Air Temperature

Annual, monthly, diurnal maximum & minimum temperature

Dry-Bulb Temperature

Refers basically to ambient air temperature;the air temperature is indicated by a thermometer not affected by moisture of the air

Wet-Bulb temperature

Type of temperature measurement that reflects the physical properties of the system with a mixture of a gas and a vapor, usually air & water vapor; indicated by a moistened thermometer bulb exposed to air flow

Dew point

Temperature at which water vapor starts to condense out of the air; Temperature at which air becomes completely saturated