Vertical temperature differences in heating can cause discomfort, affecting overall thermal sensation.
The study looked at how different temperatures in a room can affect how comfortable people feel. They found that even if the overall temperature is right, people can still feel uncomfortable if there are differences in temperature around their body. For example, having a cool head and warm feet is usually comfortable, but having a cool head can actually make people feel uncomfortable. The researchers found that the temperature around the shoulders was especially important for how comfortable people felt overall. So, it's not just about the overall temperature in a room, but also about how the temperature is distributed around your body.