Virtual reality (VR) represents a modern human-computer interface consisting of a three-dimensional (3D) environment generated by computer where the user can interact in different ways. VR can be applied in several applications domains such as medicine, education, entertainment, etc. In particular, interest is drawn to the application of VR in education since a student is able to interact and t...

This report accompanies the MaxD target detection algorithm implemented in the ENVI environment. The intent of the report is to describe the results obtained by using a provided AVIRIS test data set. Topics addressed include basic results on implementing the test data, how the test data set was processed and calibrated, and how the sensor response was applied. A brief analysis of results beyond...

In recent years, there has been a frequent occurrence of extremely cold conditions which has had a serious impact on the life of residents of buildings in various locations around the world. However, there have only been a very limited number of studies on the effects of residential area building layout on the winter wind environments, which led to a lack of quantitative guidance for residentia...

The microclimate model ENVI-met (V4) was used for predicting the effects of different systems of planted pergolas on the microclimate of an atrium. The model was firstly validated using experimental data and then used for different cases studies. The microclimate measurements were carried in a real construction project of a hydroponic pergola at Kostakii Campus of the Technological Education In...

This study carries out a quantitative analysis of the impact on microclimate (air temperature and thermal comfort) row 165 historical Pinus pinea L. located in central neighbourhood Rome (Italy). The starts from qualitative general stressful conditions leading to tree decline urban environment especially during extreme climate change phenomena. Subsequently, effects planting new types trees are...

Greenery strategies and shaded pedestrian passages have become requirements for designing smart cities in developed countries. One of the most difficult challenges designers is hot arid climates while maintaining a proper level outdoor thermal comfort. The focus on creating comfortable climate people throughout afternoon under sun, particularly countries where summer temperatures rise excessive...

Urban irrigation is an essential process in land–atmosphere interactions. It one of the uncertain parameters urban hydrology due to various microclimates. This study investigated microclimate effects and water requirements three landscape types arid region Phoenix, AZ. The effect encompassed surface temperature, air wind speed. simulations landscapes were conducted using ENVI-met software for h...

A utilização de vegetação como estratégia melhoria do conforto térmico é uma solução barata e eficiente, porém poderia ser mais utilizada em cidades clima tropical. Assim com o objetivo analisar a influência da na temperatura ar, modelou-se para um residencial interesse social Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, dois cenários, modelo que simula as condições atuais, denominado real, simulação inserção vegetaçã...

A city’s microclimate is greatly impacted by urbanization. The ratio of building height to street width affects the thermal properties urban canyons. This characteristic one main elements that control radiation emitted and how much solar absorbed, causing air temperature be greater than in rural areas (urban heat island effect). aim this study examine effect variations housing buildings on layo...

Increasingly, public open spaces are gaining importance for human well-being in dense, urban areas. In inner city locations, squares can provide easy access to greenery and thus encourage social encounters. Microclimatic conditions influence the squares’ attractiveness. However, knowledge is still limited on impact of different layouts squares, particularly vegetation composition thermal comfor...