Sleep Quality with Radiant vs Convection Cooling Systems: Objective and Subjective Measures
Do Different Cooling Systems Affect Sleep Quality? Radiant vs Convection Comparison
Different cooling systems significantly affect sleep quality, with radiant cooling providing superior thermal comfort and sleep outcomes compared to conventional convection cooling, this research demonstrates. The study found that participants sleeping in radiant-cooled environments experienced 18% better sleep efficiency, 15 minutes faster sleep onset, and significantly higher subjective sleep quality ratings compared to convection cooling systems. Radiant cooling systems, which cool surfaces rather than air, created more stable thermal environments with less temperature fluctuation and air movement, leading to fewer sleep disruptions and better overall sleep architecture. The research reveals that the method of cooling, not just the temperature achieved, plays a crucial role in optimizing sleep quality and thermal comfort.
