noun
wet-bulb globe temperature; WBGT
Technical term used in occupational health, sports science, and heat-stress prevention. Often referred to by the abbreviation WBGT or the Japanese term 暑さ指数.
See also: 暑さ指数
熱中症予防のために、現場では湿球黒球温度を測定している。
To prevent heatstroke, they measure the wet-bulb globe temperature at the worksite.
If the WBGT (wet-bulb globe temperature) exceeds the standard value, exercise is stopped.