Your task is to outline design parameters to house research staff on an island in the Pacific
Question:
Your task is to outline design parameters to house research staff on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The researchers will work at an existing research station located along latitude 57o 47.5' North. Here are the relevant details.
The average annual temperature on the island is 40.7o F, compared to a mainland community on the same continent at the same latitude (Fort MacMurray) has an average annual temperature of 32.9o F. The insolation factor is 3.0 kWh/m2/day.
The researchers are studying the impact of Climate Change on Marine Life. They will work at a nearby NOAA facility but will reside in the dormitory you design. Accommodations will be sparse and allocate 500 square feet per person, You may choose the number of researchers to house but it should be a number between 10 and 30.
Component 1 will focus on the climate and its impact on your design. It will also consider the heat source and distribution system needed to provide a constant temperature of 70oF in the dormitory.
Decide on the number of occupants for this dormitory. Calculate the required square footage. Will the design be a single floor or multiple floors? Calculate the length, width, and height of the dormitory.
Building code for this region requires R-38 for ceilings and R-25 for exterior walls. Find the power required to maintain an internal temperature of 68F. in btu/hour.
Consider the difference between the average temperature on the island and a continental location at the same latitude. What thermal concept could explain this difference?
Describe how each of the 3 modes of heat transfer can be utilized in the distribution of heat.
Social Statistics for a Diverse Society
ISBN: 978-1483333540
7th edition
Authors: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Leon-Guerrero