Degree-hour: Difference between revisions

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degree-hour

As used by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the departure (in °F) of the hourly temperature from a standard of 32°F, positive if above and negative if below.

Degree-hours may be accumulated (summed) over any period of time, depending upon the use to which they are applied.
Compare degree-day.

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-<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">As used by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the [[departure]] (in &deg;F) of the hourly [[temperature]]  from a [[standard]] of 32&deg;F, positive if above and negative if below.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Degree-hours may be accumulated (summed) over any period of time, depending upon the  use to which they are applied. <br/>''Compare'' [[degree-day]].</div><br/> </div>
+<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">As used by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the [[departure]] (in &#x000b0;F) of the hourly [[temperature]]  from a [[standard]] of 32&#x000b0;F, positive if above and negative if below.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Degree-hours may be accumulated (summed) over any period of time, depending upon the  use to which they are applied. <br/>''Compare'' [[degree-day]].</div><br/> </div>
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