STAGES runs for 24 months and aims to improve the scientific knowledge base to support the implementation of the MSFD. The STAGES project will bridge the science-policy gap and improve the current scientific knowledge base to allow Member States to achieve a Good Environmental Status (GES) in marine waters.
The Weather Stress Index, or WSI, is a relative measure of the weather conditions, often used as a comfort indicator. The index, a number between 0 and 100, represents the percentage of time in the past with temperatures below the current temperature, for a given location, day and time.
Figure 1. Heat index chart. In order to determine the heat index using the chart above, you need to know the air temperature and the relative humidity. For example, if the air temperature is 100Â°F and the relative humidity is 55%, the heat index will be 124Â°F.