Influence of air movement on human thermal comfort: A review

The research on human thermal comfort in dynamic thermal environments and non-uniform thermal environments has increasingly attracted the attention of the academic community in recent years. This paper summarizes the research progress in this field, presents the physical mechanism of airflow turbulence characteristics, and focuses on reviewing the relevant achievements of experimental studies on the influence of airflow on human thermal comfort. Starting from the research purpose, it explains the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying airflow-induced thermal discomfort in cooler environments and airflow-mediated thermal comfort enhancement in warmer environments. It analyses the differences between domestic and international studies and explores the current research status, existing problems, and future development directions in this field, providing theoretical references and practical guidance for subsequent research.