Bioclimatic regionalization of Moldova west of the Prut River

Abstract

Abstract. Bioclimatic research for the regionalization of Moldova west of the Prut River (hereinafter Moldova), focused on the use of various climate indexes, is scarce. Using 9 bioclimatic indexes (THI, Pr, Tpr, ISH, TEE, DI THOM, HUMIDEX, SSI and ISE) calculated based on statistical and cartographic methods, we identified, delineated and outlined the major characteristics of the three bioclimates of Moldova. Following our analysis, three bioclimatic regions were identified: the cold, wet and windy bioclimate, the comfortable bioclimate and the warm-dry and contrasting bioclimate. They fall broadly within the existing bioclimatic regionalization and provide new, complementary quantitative and qualitative information.

Influence of Thermal Comfort on Health

“…The summer Scharlau index can only be calculated for relative humidity values higher than 30% and air temperature between + 17 0 C and + 39 0 C. Temperatures below + 17 ° C describe a relative bioclimatic comfort state, and higher than + 39 ° C, cause an increased discomfort [3,4].…”

“…Depending on the air temperature, the wind may cool, suffocate or dull. It is necessary to know the limitations imposed by bioclimate on the human body, from a practical and theoretical point of view [4]. The analysis of the evolution and distribution of atmospheric parameters impacting the human body is of interest to the capital city of Bucharest with a population of approximately 1884 million inhabitants.…”

Comfort Climate Features of Low-Mountain Valleys (On the Example of Yaremche City)

“…Виявлено позитивні відхилення цього показника у воло-гі роки (2008,2010). Порівнюючи із румунськими низько-гірними курортами Східних Карпат, у м. Яремче показ-ник менш мінливий, що свідчить про унікальність біок-лімату долини у Східних Карпатах [7,13].…”

Evaluation of the bioclimate of submontane resorts located between Sucevița and Slănic Moldova based on the THI index

“…Studies undertaken in Romania have focused on assessing bioclimatic conditions (Teodoreanu et al, 1977;Ionac and Ciulache, 2008;Bistricean et al, 2017) and on assessing climatic conditions for tourism activities (Apostol and Gaceu, 2011;Grigore et al, 2015;Lungu et al, 2016;Mihăilă et al 2018).…”

“…In this area of study, we mention the concerns of Bistricean et al (2017) aimed at climatic and bioclimatic characteristics and balneary potential (mineral springs, salt mines) and provided clarifications regarding the bioclimatic region of Moldova, framing the researched territory to the contact between the sedative-indifferent and the tonic-stimulating bioclimate. Mihăilă and Bistricean (2018) analyzed the favorable climate for outdoor tourism activities and for health tourism in Bălțătești, Târgu Ocna -Slănic Moldova using TCI, and in 2019, Mihăilă et al (2019a) performs CTIS for the mentioned resorts.…”