I understand that different objects absorb different amounts of light (blackbody absorption). I wonder how feasible it would be to calculate the approximate temperature in the sun based upon the forecasted temperature (shade) — essentially a "feels like" in the sun. It's always some number of degrees warmer... it would be nice to quantify that. Does that depend on the absorption of a given person's skin (and thus vary depending upon their skin tone)? If so, would it be possible to calibrate an equation that predicts feels like temp in the sun by various lighter and darker skin tones? (see the Fitzpatrick scale for reference)
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1$\begingroup$ I think this is a question appropriate for earth science SE. earthscience.stackexchange.com $\endgroup$– anna vCommented Jan 21, 2023 at 6:02
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$\begingroup$ Would you mind linking your question from the earth science SE if you happen to ask there? $\endgroup$– RedirectkCommented Jan 24, 2023 at 21:33
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$\begingroup$ sure, here it is: earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/24775/… $\endgroup$– OxC0FFEECommented Jan 25, 2023 at 12:34
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