Conforto térmico em vias urbanas de Chapadão do Sul, MS

Abstract

Vegetation has several effects on the microclimate of cities, afforestation is currently one of the most suitable techniques for environmental projects, in order to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the effects of urban climate and promote thermal comfort. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of vegetation on parameters related to thermal comfort, on different roads in Chapadão do Sul-MS, in two seasons. The four chosen routes have different characteristics in terms of planted species, tree cover and floor. Temperature, relative humidity and wind speed were measured at two points on each selected avenue. In each avenue, point one was chosen because it has little vegetation cover, consequently little trees, and point two because it has more vegetation cover, being considered a well-forested point. The results corroborate that the temperature and relative humidity of the air from a wooded to a non-wooded environment is quite significant, and that vegetation can provide thermal comfort in outdoor environments.