Outcome: CIT rating = Conditions were rated by tourists from ideal (7) to very poor (1). A rating of 5 to 7 would be acceptable for a beach holiday while 4 would be marginal. Below that the holiday conditions would be unacceptable.
Parameters:
(1) thermal sensation (using the ASHRAE thermal sensation scale from +4 to –4)
(2) aesthetic appearance (based on cloudiness)
(3) physical factors (based on rain and/or wind)
The ideal conditions (rated 7) would be: warm (ASHRAE +2), cloudiness <= 40%, no rain and a light breeze
Conditions that reduce the holiday rating would be:
(1) temperature outside of comfort zone
(2) cloudiness > 40%
(3) significant rain (lasting more than 1 hour or > 3 mm)
(4) wind speed at ground level > 21 km/h
Any significant rain was considered unacceptable.
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ASHRAE Thermal Sensation
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Clouds <= 40%
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Clouds > 40%
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Wind > 21 k/h
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very hot (+4)
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4
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3
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3
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hot (+3)
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6
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5
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4
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warm (+2)
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7
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5
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4
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slightly warm (+1)
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6
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4
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4
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indifferent 0
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5
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3
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2
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slightly cool (-1)
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4
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3
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2
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