The ability of non-classical meteorological parameters to penetrate into buildings

The penetration ability of four physical variables whose value in the undisturbed atmosphere is influenced by meteorological processes and which have repeatedly been mentioned in biometeorological studies has been investigated. Ion concentration, sferics, pressure fluctuations, and temperature fluctuations were simultaneously recorded outside and inside buildings. Measurements were made in a classical wood/brick house as well as in a fully airconditioned reinforced concrete/glass construction. It was found that pressure fluctuations with periods longer than one minute penetrate the buildings practically unchanged while sferics (measured at a frequency of 10 kHz) are attenuated. The attenuation depends strongly on the construction type. The concentration of ions and the temperature fluctuations inside buildings are independant of their respective values in the atmosphere. Their value is determined only by local activity such as smoking, open windows, heaters, or the presence of persons.