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KMID : 1024520190280020277
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Journal of the Environmental Sciences
2019 Volume.28 No. 2 p.277 ~ p.285
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Investigation of Operation and Improvement for Heat Watch Warning System to Provide Health-Weather Information
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Hwang Mi-Kyoung
Kang Yoon-Hee
Kim Sung-Min
Kim Yoo-Keun
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Abstract
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Heat watch warning systems are operating in Korea and several other countries (China, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Germany, Australia, and Japan). The heat wave indices used in this system are the heat index, perceived temperature, the wet bulb globe temperature, and the daily maximum temperature. To improve the heat wave advisory and warning system, some suggestions have been made. The meteorological-health index (i.e., indirect index), has especially been proposed in previous studies. This information should be provided not only to vulnerable groups (seniors, infants, and children), but also to outdoor workers who may be particularly exposed to heat waves. In addition, to have sufficient preemptive response times, the need for an extension of the heat watch warning period was suggested. Finally, the subdivision of administrative units and risk stages was proposed.
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KEYWORD
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Heat wave, Heat watch warning systems, Index of heat wave, Vulnerable group
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