FIELD NOTES / 003
Exploring the relationship between pressure, temperature, and volume.
A phase diagram describes the equilibrium relationships between different phases of a substance. It helps us understand how pressure and temperature influence phase transitions.
Notes on system dynamics and feedback control.
A feedback control system measures its output and compares it with a desired reference. The controller uses the difference, or error, to adjust the input and influence the system's future behavior. This creates a continuous loop between sensing, decision-making, and action.
Observations about how physical environments influence thermal comfort.
Thermal comfort is influenced by more than air temperature. Mean radiant temperature, air movement, humidity, clothing, and activity all contribute to how we experience an environment. Two spaces at the same air temperature can therefore feel quite different.