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Effect of Environment on Variability of Skin Resistance in Vehicle Interior

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between ambient temperature and skin resistance in a vehicle cabin during winter. Using 1 Hz sensor data collected from four participants in Škoda Kodiaq, key environmental factors, including temperature and comfort features, were analysed. Strong negative correlations (up to -0.88) were found between skin resistance and temperature, especially near the body or airflow sources. The physiological response was nonlinear, with faster reactions to cooling. Heated seats influenced skin resistance trends, while particulate matter had no effect. The results suggest skin resistance as a potential indicator for thermal comfort and adaptive climate control.

Source: Acta Technologica Agriculturae

DOI: 10.2478/ata-2025-0031

Authors: Rastislav Kollárik, Ivan Vitázek, Jan Janča, Katarína Kollárová

Institutions: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Mendel University in Brno

Language: English

Topic: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215