Research Article

Development of Regression Models considering Time-Lag and Aerosols for Predicting Heating Loads in Buildings

Table 1

Weather data and aerosol data considered in this study.

NameUnitsUsed by EnergyPlus

Dry bulb temperature°CProvided by KMA
Wet bulb temperature°CCalculated by equation
Dew point temperature°CProvided by KMA
Humidity ratiog/m3Provided by KMA
Relative humidity%Provided by KMA
Atmospheric pressurePaProvided by KMA
Extraterrestrial horizontal radiationWh/m2Calculated by equation
Extraterrestrial direct normal radiationWh/m2Calculated by equation
Solar altitudeDegreesCalculated by equation
Horizontal infrared radiation intensity from the skyWh/m2Calculated by equation
Global horizontal radiationWh/m2Provided by KMA
Direct normal radiationWh/m2Calculated by equation
Diffuse horizontal radiationWh/m2Calculated by equation
Wind directionDegreesProvided by KMA
Wind speedm/sProvided by KMA
Total sky coverTenthsProvided by KMA
VisibilitykmProvided by KMA
Precipitable watermmMeasured by AERONET
Aerosol optical depthThousandthsMeasured by AERONET