Heat Index Calculation Methodology Using Steadman's Formula and Rothfusz Regression

A methodology for computing the Heat Index (HI) using a two-stage calculation. The approach applies Steadman's formula and the Rothfusz regression model with empirical adjustments. The dataset, authored by Mohammad A. H. Mollah, is a 5.5 KB Excel file last updated on April 28, 2026.

Use Cases

• Validate heat index calculation algorithms based on the described two-stage methodology.
• Compare empirical adjustments in heat index models based on the described regression approach.
• Implement the Steadman and Rothfusz calculation methods in environmental monitoring tools.

Strengths

• Dataset is small (5.5 KB), facilitating quick download and inspection.
• Methodology is clearly attributed to specific formulas (Steadman's, Rothfusz) and a cited source.
• Has a clear open license (CC-BY-4.0) for reuse.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Methodological description for calculating the Heat Index.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 17:26:20; freshness should be verified.