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.
Heat Index Chart. by Temperature ( F) and Relative Humidity (%) www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/global/hi.htm. The âHeat Indexâ is a measure of how hot weather feels to the body. This table uses relative humidity and air. temperature to produce the apparent temperature or the temperature the body feels. These values are for. shady locations only. Exposure to full sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15Â°F.