A1_4 Thermal Properties of an Igloo

Authors

  • Steph Jinks
  • Robert Hopton
  • Tom Glossop

Abstract

This paper investigates the thermal properties of an igloo. Using basic thermodynamics, it is found that a single human’s body heat inside an igloo can raise the air temperature by approximately 52K compared to the outside air temperature.

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Published

15-03-2011

How to Cite

Jinks, S., Hopton, R., & Glossop, T. (2011). A1_4 Thermal Properties of an Igloo. Physics Special Topics, 9(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/1897

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles