Search for dissertations about: "mean radiant temperature"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words mean radiant temperature.

  2. 1. Spatial variations of the urban climate and its influence on thermal comfort and behaviour

    Author : Fredrik Lindberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Sky view factor; air temperature; surface temperature; GIS; raster modelling; mean radiant temperature; globe temperature; the SOLWIEG-model; human behaviour; outdoor activity;

    Abstract : The increased number of people living in urban areas emphasises the need for an improved understanding of how the urban climate affects human activity and behaviour. The spatial and temporal variation of climate within cities is an important factor in people’s health and well-being. READ MORE

  4. 2. Modelling of the daytime and night-time urban thermal environment

    Author : Shiho Onomura; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; urban thermal environment; microclimate modelling; air temperature; mean radiant temperature; nocturnal cooling rates; synoptic weather types;

    Abstract : The world’s urban population is expected to increase over the coming decades. To maintain and improve the health and well-being of urban citizens, it is important to increase our knowledge and develop methods for evaluating the urban thermal environment to support urban planning. READ MORE

  5. 3. High-Temperature Cooling Systems for Sustainable Buildings Using Geothermal Energy : Holistic Assessment in the Mediterranean Climate

    Author : Henrikki Pieskä; Johan Silfwerbrand; Adnan Ploskic; Qian Wang; Sture Holmberg; Sasan Sadrizadeh; Ambrose Dodoo; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Radiant cooling; Geothermal cooling; Energy efficiency; Thermal comfort; Sustainable development; Strålningskylsystem; Geotermisk kyla; Energieffektivitet; Termisk komfort; Hållbar utväckling; Strömnings- och klimatteori; Fluid and Climate Theory;

    Abstract : Sustainable development is increasing its significance in both the scientific and political agenda. In light of this development, the United Nations have published 17 Sustainable development goals (SDGs). READ MORE

  6. 4. Outdoor heat in urban areas - Model development and applications

    Author : Nils Wallenberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mean radiant temperature; Urban Climate; SOLWEIG; Outdoor Thermal Comfort;

    Abstract : Heat waves and high outdoor air temperature can lead to heat stress with negative implications for human health and wellbeing such as heat stroke, heat cramps, dehydration and in extreme cases death. The urban population is at higher risk of such outcomes because of the generally warmer urban climate. READ MORE

  7. 5. Climate regulation provided by urban greening - examples from a high latitude city

    Author : Janina Konarska; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Gothenburg; Sweden; high latitude city; urban greenery; urban trees; leaf area index; tree transpiration; sky view factor; mean radiant temperature; hemispherical photography; climate-sensitive planning;

    Abstract : Cities exert a strong influence on urban climate, and consequently on human health and wellbeing. This increases the importance of considering climate issues in urban planning, particularly in the context of global climate change. One of the key adaptation strategies in climate-sensitive planning is urban greenery. READ MORE