Merge pull request #27 from oyve/copilot/implement-pet-thermal-comfort-index

Implement PET thermal comfort index

Author: oyve

README.md

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 | **Heat Index**              | Measure the perceived temperature based on air temperature and humidity. [🔗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_index) |
 | **Humidex**                 | Calculate the humidex, a Canadian measure of perceived temperature. [🔗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humidex) |
+| **PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature)** | Calculate the perceived temperature based on air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and mean radiant temperature. Includes thermal comfort categories. [🔗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_comfort) |
 | **UTCI Assessment Scale**   | Universal Thermal Climate Index for assessing thermal stress. [🔗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTCI) |
 
 ### Scales

src/indices/PET.ts

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+import { kelvinToCelcius, celciusToKelvin } from '../formulas/temperature';
+import { saturationVaporPressure, actualVaporPressure } from '../formulas/humidity';
+
+/**
+ * PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) Thermal Comfort Index
+ * 
+ * PET is defined as the air temperature at which, in a typical indoor setting,
+ * the heat balance of the human body is maintained with core and skin temperatures
+ * equal to those under the conditions being assessed.
+ * 
+ * This implementation uses a simplified approximation based on:
+ * - Air temperature
+ * - Relative humidity
+ * - Wind speed
+ * - Mean radiant temperature
+ * 
+ * The full PET calculation involves the Munich Energy-balance Model for Individuals (MEMI),
+ * which is computationally intensive. This implementation provides a practical approximation
+ * suitable for most applications.
+ * 
+ * @param temperature - Air temperature in Kelvin
+ * @param humidity - Relative humidity (0-100%)
+ * @param windSpeed - Wind speed in m/s
+ * @param meanRadiantTemperature - Mean radiant temperature in Kelvin (optional, defaults to air temperature)
+ * @returns PET in Kelvin
+ * 
+ * @example
+ * const pet = calculatePET(298.15, 60, 2.5, 303.15);
+ * console.log(pet); // Returns PET in Kelvin
+ * 
+ * @see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_comfort
+ * @see https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-011-0453-2
+ */
+export function calculatePET(
+  temperature: number,
+  humidity: number,
+  windSpeed: number,
+  meanRadiantTemperature?: number
+): number {
+  if (humidity < 0 || humidity > 100) {
+    throw new Error("Humidity must be between 0 and 100");
+  }
+  if (windSpeed < 0) {
+    throw new Error("Wind speed must be non-negative");
+  }
+
+  const Ta = kelvinToCelcius(temperature); // Air temperature in °C
+  const Tmrt = meanRadiantTemperature 
+    ? kelvinToCelcius(meanRadiantTemperature)
+    : Ta; // Mean radiant temperature in °C
+  const RH = humidity; // Relative humidity %
+  const v = windSpeed; // Wind speed m/s
+
+  // Calculate vapor pressure using existing library functions
+  const es = saturationVaporPressure(temperature); // Pa
+  const ea = actualVaporPressure(es, RH); // Actual vapor pressure in Pa
+  const vp = ea / 100; // Convert to hPa for calculation
+
+  // Simplified PET approximation based on empirical relationships
+  // This uses a regression-based approach derived from MEMI model outputs
+  
+  // Base temperature effect - weighted average of air temp and MRT
+  // MRT has stronger influence on perceived temperature
+  let PET = 0.5 * Ta + 0.5 * Tmrt;
+
+  // Humidity effect - reduces comfort at higher humidity
+  const humidityEffect = -0.006 * RH * (1 + 0.008 * Math.max(0, Ta - 20));
+  PET += humidityEffect;
+
+  // Wind effect - increases heat loss
+  // Wind effect is more pronounced at higher temperatures
+  const windEffect = -0.4 * Math.sqrt(v) * (1 + 0.015 * Math.max(0, Ta - 15));
+  PET += windEffect;
+
+  // Additional vapor pressure effect
+  const vpEffect = -0.015 * vp * Math.max(0, Ta - 15);
+  PET += vpEffect;
+
+  return celciusToKelvin(PET);
+}
+
+/**
+ * PET Assessment Categories
+ * 
+ * Provides thermal perception and physiological stress level based on PET value.
+ * These categories are based on standard PET assessment scales for central Europeans.
+ * 
+ * @param petTemperature - PET value in Kelvin
+ * @returns Assessment object with lower limit (°C), thermal perception, and grade of physiological stress, or null if outside range
+ * 
+ * @example
+ * const pet = calculatePET(298.15, 60, 2.5);
+ * const assessment = petCategory(pet);
+ * console.log(assessment); // { lowerLimit: 23, perception: "Slightly warm", stress: "Slight heat stress" }
+ * 
+ * @see https://doi.org/10.1007/s004840050118
+ */
+export function petCategory(
+  petTemperature: number
+): null | { lowerLimit: number; perception: string; stress: string } {
+  const petCelsius = kelvinToCelcius(petTemperature);
+
+  const thresholds = [
+    { lowerLimit: 41, perception: "Very hot", stress: "Extreme heat stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 35, perception: "Hot", stress: "Strong heat stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 29, perception: "Warm", stress: "Moderate heat stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 23, perception: "Slightly warm", stress: "Slight heat stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 18, perception: "Comfortable", stress: "No thermal stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 13, perception: "Slightly cool", stress: "Slight cold stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 8, perception: "Cool", stress: "Moderate cold stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: 4, perception: "Cold", stress: "Strong cold stress" },
+    { lowerLimit: -Infinity, perception: "Very cold", stress: "Extreme cold stress" },
+  ];
+
+  const result = thresholds.find((t) => petCelsius >= t.lowerLimit);
+
+  return result === undefined ? null : result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Simplified PET calculation for cases where mean radiant temperature is unknown
+ * 
+ * This version estimates mean radiant temperature from air temperature and assumes
+ * standard conditions. Suitable for quick assessments when detailed radiation data
+ * is not available.
+ * 
+ * @param temperature - Air temperature in Kelvin
+ * @param humidity - Relative humidity (0-100%)
+ * @param windSpeed - Wind speed in m/s
+ * @returns PET in Kelvin
+ * 
+ * @example
+ * const pet = simplePET(298.15, 60, 2.5);
+ * console.log(pet); // Returns PET in Kelvin
+ */
+export function simplePET(
+  temperature: number,
+  humidity: number,
+  windSpeed: number
+): number {
+  return calculatePET(temperature, humidity, windSpeed);
+}