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Evaluating the performance of ENVI-met simulations in Presidente Prudente, Brazil

Grant number: 19/23517-5
Support Opportunities:Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
Start date: January 01, 2020
End date: July 04, 2020
Field of knowledge:Humanities - Geography
Principal Investigator:Margarete Cristiane de Costa Trindade Amorim
Grantee:Renata dos Santos Cardoso
Supervisor: James Voogt
Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia (FCT). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Presidente Prudente. Presidente Prudente , SP, Brazil
Institution abroad: Western University , Canada  
Associated to the scholarship:17/03514-6 - Urban climate modeling: dynamics and scenarios, BP.DR

Abstract

Simulations with ENVI-met are a promising method to improve understanding of microclimate and design scenarios for more sustainable living conditions. The model was initially developed for temperate climates and because its basic settings do not necessarily correspond to tropical climates, it tends to underestimate daytime temperatures. To overcome this limitation and ensure that good input conditions are given, our objective is to perform sensitivity tests during the research internship abroad (BEPE) at Western University to improve the calibration process and increase the agreement between observed and simulated data in local climate zones (LCZ) in Presidente Prudente. Next, we will calculate validation statistics such as the root mean square error (RMSE) and related measures, as well as the index of agreement (d) to evaluate ENVI-met performance and its ability to predict reality and design scenarios. The simulation products will be essential to assess the microclimates in the study areas and test strategies to reduce urban temperatures. (AU)

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