Changes in bioclimatic indices in the Republic of Moldova (1960-2012): consequences for tourism.

This study includes a diagnostic and evolutive analysis of the bioclimate of Republic of Moldova, made by using the Wind Chill (WCI) and Cooling Power (CP) indices. The bioclimate of the cold season (October-March) had, in the time period 1960-2012), a warming trend, highlighted by the decrease of WCI values. During the warm season, the bioclimate of Republic of Moldova recorded a gradual warming, highlighted by the decrease in CP index values. The CP index values were analyzed in relation to those of the Tourism Climate Index (TCI), useful for planning the tourist activities of any kind. The actual values of TCI and the ones anticipated for the future indicate, for the Republic of Moldova, an increasing bioclimate favorability for all forms and types of tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]