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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE > ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE INDICES > WIND CHILL INDEX

Preferred term

WIND CHILL INDEX  

Definition

  • A means of quantifying the threat of rapid cooling during breezy or windy conditions that may result in hypothermia in cold conditions. The index is used to remind the public to minimize exposure when outdoors and to take precautionary actions. (en)

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  • 2013-09-04 15:57:44.0 [epneff] Insert Concept add broader relation (WIND CHILL INDEX [d50d0685-f42f-4693-9458-eddb9ccf5704,105833] - ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE INDICES [25d73bcf-c8d4-4c0e-ac98-8f3e98677e73,105815]);
  • 2014-04-14 15:10:41.0 [128.183.164.42] Added definition insert Definition (id: null text: A means of quantifying the threat of rapid cooling during breezy or windy conditions that may result in hypothermia in cold conditions. The index is used to remind the public to minimize exposure when outdoors and to take precautionary actions. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/d50d0685-f42f-4693-9458-eddb9ccf5704

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