With the arrival of summer heat, everyone should remember the potential consequences of simple forgetfulness or irresponsibility. Leaving a child in a car in a parking lot puts them in mortal danger: heatstroke is the second leading cause of child deaths in and around automobiles, right after accidents. And if you can't unlock your car, car locksmiths will help you!
Most people are unaware of how quickly the temperature inside a car can rise in hot weather. On a thirty-degree Celsius day, the temperature inside a car can increase to 43 degrees in just 10 minutes.
The same process that allows plants to grow in greenhouses during cold weather is responsible for heating up a car, making the interior significantly hotter than the outside temperature in a matter of minutes.
When shortwave solar rays pass through the car's windows, they heat up the surfaces inside the vehicle. Some rays are absorbed by the seats, carpets, and so on. Heated objects in the car (dashboard, steering wheel, seats) heat the air through conduction and convection, as well as emit longwave radiation (indicated by the red arrows), but now the car's windows act as a sort of one-way mirror. The glass does not allow longwave radiation to escape, while shortwave radiation continues to come in. In other words, more energy enters than exits, causing the car's interior to heat up further. Additionally, the metal body of the car heats up in the sun, making the vehicle even hotter.
Children are especially vulnerable to heat strokes. Their body temperature can rise three to five times faster than that of adults. Children are also more prone to dehydration than adults.
At the same time, we appeal to all responsible pet owners. It's summer, and you are well aware of the health risks associated with the temperature inside your car on hot, scorching days, not to mention the average temperature levels. Therefore, plan your trips in advance and under no circumstances leave your pet locked in the car. Show compassion, leave your dog at home in relative comfort!
