scholarly journals ESTIMATIVA DE ÍNDICES DE CONFORTO TÉRMICO POR MEIO DO USO DE TRANSECTO MÓVEL EM SORRISO/MT

Nativa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 648
Author(s):  
Mauro Sergio França
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
City Center ◽  
Comfort Index ◽  
Humidity Index ◽  
The City ◽  
Night Period ◽  
Dry And Rainy Seasons

O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar níveis de conforto térmico no centro da cidade de Sorriso/MT, durante as estações seca e chuvosa. Para isso foi utilizado à metodologia do transecto móvel no período noturno que avaliou dois índices de conforto: o Índice de Temperatura e Umidade (ITU) e o Índice de Desconforto Humano (IDH). Os resultados obtidos mostraram que na estação seca ambos os índices tendem ao desconforto para o período, enquanto na estação chuvosa os mesmos apresentaram melhores condições de conforto. A temperatura exerceu a maior correlação com os índices e a maior determinação com os valores do IDH. Concluiu-se que o método adotado conseguiu identificar os níveis de conforto térmico, o que pode contribuir com futuras ações mitigadoras dessa problemática na área investigada.Palavras-chave: urbanização, clima urbano, qualidade de vida. ESTIMATE OF THE THERMAL COMFORT INDEX BY USE OF MOBILE TRANSECT IN THE SORRISO CITY/MT ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to estimate levels of thermal comfort in the city center of Sorriso/MT, during the dry and rainy seasons. For this, we used the mobile transect methodology in the night period that evaluated two comfort indexes: the Temperature and Humidity Index (TUI) and the Human Discomfort Index (HDI). The results showed that in the dry season both indices tend to discomfort for the period, while in the rainy season they presented better comfort conditions. The temperature had the highest correlation with the indices and the highest determination with the HDI values. It was concluded that the adopted method was able to identify the levels of thermal comfort, which may contribute to future mitigating actions of this problem in the researched area.Keywords: urbanization, urban climate, quality of life.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Kenyamanan Termal dan Kualitas Estetika pada Beberapa Taman Kota Banda Aceh.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azwinur
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
City Parks ◽  
Scenic Beauty ◽  
Comfort Index ◽  
Humidity Index ◽  
Vegetation Water ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Banda Aceh

Abstract This research focuses on three city parks in Banda Aceh City, that are Taman Putroe Phang, Lapangan Blang Padang, and Hutan Kota BNI. The purposes of this research are to identify the characteristic of city parks existing condition, to analyze the thermal comfort index and aesthetic quality, as well as to suggest the recommendation of city parks improvement for the future. The method on this research using descriptive method through the calculation of Thermal Humidity Index (THI), Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE), and questionnaires to the perceptions and preferences of visitors. Based on THI calculation, thermal comfort index on research sites classified in the category of quite comfortable. The part of city parks that represent the best of thermal comfort index is the area which has trees as the dominant vegetation. Based on the aesthetic quality evaluation, there are several factors that affect the aesthetic quality of the three research locations, that are the neatness; the combination of landscape element which consist of vegetation, water, and also pavement; as well as the arrangement of landscape that involves the principle of design. Based on visitor questionnaires, it is known that the visitors want some additional facilities to support their activities, and increasing the uses of flowering plants as well as shade plants to enhance the aesthetic quality and convenience of city parks.

scholarly journals Analysis of Life Quality in a Tropical Mountain City Using a Multi-Criteria Geospatial Technique: A Case Study of Kandy City, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2918 ◽  
Author(s):  
DMSLB Dissanayake ◽  
Takehiro Morimoto ◽  
Yuji Murayama ◽  
Manjula Ranagalage ◽  
ENC Perera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Gradient Analysis ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Spatial Distribution Pattern ◽  
City Center ◽  
The City

The blooming of urban expansion has led to the improvement of urban life, but some of the negative externalities have affected the life quality of urban dwellers, both directly and indirectly. As a result of this, research related to the quality of life has gained much attention among multidisciplinary researchers around the world. A number of attempts have been made by previous researchers to identify, assess, quantify, and map quality of life or well-being under various kinds of perspectives. The objectives of this research were to create a life quality index (LQI) and identify the spatial distribution pattern of LQI in Kandy City, Sri Lanka. Multiple factors were decomposed, a hierarchy was constructed by the multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method, and 13 factors were selected under two main criteria—environmental and socioeconomic. Pairwise comparison matrices were created, and the weight of each factor was determined by the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Finally, gradient analysis was employed to examine the spatial distribution pattern of LQI from the city center to the periphery. The results show that socioeconomic factors affect the quality of life more strongly than environmental factors, and the most significant factor is transportation. The highest life quality zones (26% of the total area) were distributed around the city center, while the lowest zones represented only 9% of the whole area. As shown in the gradient analysis, more than 50% of the land in the first five kilometers from the city center comes under the highest life quality zone. This research will provide guidance for the residents and respective administrative bodies to make Kandy City a livable city. It the constructed model can be applied to any geographical area by conducting necessary data calibration.

scholarly journals Sustainable Beirut City Planning Post August 2020 Port of Beirut Blast: Case Study of Karantina in Medawar District

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6442
Author(s):  
David Aouad ◽  
Noushig Kaloustian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Local Planning ◽  
Master Plans ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The 4 August 2020 Port of Beirut blast caused material damage to an estimated 77,000 apartments located across 10,000 buildings within a 3 km radius of the blast, impacting around 300,000, people predominantly in the municipality of Karantina, which is situated adjacent to the Port of Beirut. The blast shed light on the instability and unsustainable development approach of the city of Beirut since well before the French mandate circa 1921–1940. The impact of the blast provides an opportunity to reassess the relationship between many relevant aspects of the city planning including but not limited to: the relationship of the city to its suburbs, waterfront, and city center; the lack of local planning and cross sectorial master plans; the preservation of the heritage versus the complexity of its urban development; the city growth and increased haphazard urbanization; the infrastructure/service systems that have over the years become increasingly deficient; the lack of public spaces; impacts on urban climate; and the urban divide and inequality that have only grown deeper since the blast, all of which have a combined and adverse impact on the quality of city life. This paper analyzes the most suitable indicators that one must highlight within the context of Beirut city to propose a better and sustainable quality of life with a focus on areas that were significantly impacted by the recent POB blast, namely Karantina. Examples of indicators which were analyzed include sustainable urban design, open spaces, heritage, infrastructure, and urban fabric. The results indicated that the following four main urban design features help improve the quality of life in Karantina, including: (i) connecting areas of Karantina and Mar Mkhael through the reactivation of vacant lots; (ii) reactivation of Ibrahim Bacha and El-Khodr Streets; (iii) redefining the historical El Khodr Mosque boundary and reclaiming its role as an urban landmark; and (iv) integration of classified built heritage. These parameters are necessary to improve the quality of life. The benefits of community participation are also assessed in the improvement and sustainable planning of the city of Beirut.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Ring Road Conclusion to the City of Guimarães, Portugal: Analysis of Variations of Traffic Flows and Accessibilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Traffic Volume ◽  
City Center ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Ring Road ◽  
High Traffic Volume ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

The high traffic volume is the main source of the congestion in cities, which is a big problem on transportation systems. This congestion is the main cause of the increase in the level of noise and air pollution in urban centers what directly affects the quality of life of the population. Also, contributing to the big number of vehicle conflicts that affects the performance of the transportation systems and the quality of life of the population. These problems are the result of the high volumes of the through traffic. Therefore, to reduce the traffic volume in urban center of Guimarães, Portugal we studied a possible conclusion of the ring road, on the slope of the Penha hill for the morning peak hour. To carry out our study, the Origin – Destination Matrix for peak hour was estimated from the data of traffic counts. Concluding that there was a reduction of the traffic volume in the section of the ring road that was already built. However, in the city center there were no major variations of the traffic volume and accessibilities.

scholarly journals Caracterização do Campo Térmico Urbano e suas Relações com o Uso e Ocupação do Solo no Campus Central da UFPB (Urban Climate: Characterization of Thermal Field and its Relations with the Different Forms of Soil Usage and Occupation in the Central...)

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel Silva dos Santos ◽  
Beatriz Cristina Barbalho de Melo ◽  
Lincoln Eloi de Araújo ◽  
Évio Eduardo Chaves de Melo
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Field ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Thermal Discomfort ◽  
Urban Climatology ◽  
Comfort Index ◽  
Great Relevance ◽  
Representative Points ◽  
The City

O trabalho correlaciona como as diferentes formas de uso e cobertura do solo interfere nas condições do campo térmico do Campus I da UFPB localizado na cidade de João Pessoa, PB. Para a realização da pesquisa inicialmente foi feito um levantamento bibliográfico a respeito da temática em questão, seguido do reconhecimento da área de estudo e das medições in loco para a coleta dos dados de temperatura e umidade relativa do ar. O experimento de campo foi realizado em 06 pontos representativos do campus durante dois períodos distintos, um chuvoso e o outro seco, de forma a caracterizar as condições do campo térmico local, devido ao adensamento de construções e a presença de arborização. Para o cálculo do índice de conforto térmico foi utilizado o Índice de Thom. Os resultados demonstraram que as diferentes formas de uso e ocupação do solo têm alterado o campo térmico da área em estudo, e gerado uma série de preocupações entre os planejadores desse espaço. Dentre as principais preocupações estão as relacionadas ao crescimento da estrutura da universidade (que se torna inevitável) devido à rápida expansão acadêmica e a diminuição das áreas verdes, que desempenham um papel importante para amenização climática. O Campus Universitário carece de estudos que correlacionem o crescimento das construções com as condições de conforto térmico da população. Em virtude disso, este trabalho tem grande relevância e importância, uma vez que procura articular os estudos na área de climatologia urbana ao planejamento e ordenamento territorial urbano. Palavras Chave: Clima Urbano, Campo Térmico, Índice de Desconforto Térmico  Urban Climate: Characterization of Thermal Field and its Relations with the Different Forms of Soil Usage and Occupation in the Central Campus of UFPB  ABSTRACT  The work seeks to correlate how different forms of use and land cover interfere under conditions of thermal field of UFPB Campus I located in the city of João Pessoa-PB. To carry out the search was initially made a bibliographic survey regarding the subject in question, followed by the recognition of the study area and spot measurements for the collection of data of temperature and relative humidity. Field experiment was conducted on 06 representative points of campus during two distinct periods, a rainy and dryin order to characterize the conditions of the local thermal field, due to the densification of constructions and the presence of af forestation. For the calculation of thermal comfort index was used the index of Thom. The results demonstrated that the different forms of soil usage and occupation have changed the thermal field of the área under study, and generated a number of concerns among the planners of this space. Among the main concerns are related to the growth of the University's structure (that becomes unavoidable) due to rapid academic expansion and decline of Green areas, which play an important role for climate thawing. The Campus lacks studies that correlate the growth of buildings with thermal comfort conditions of the population. As a result, this work has great relevance and importance, since it seeks to articulate the studies in the area of urban climatology to urban planning and regional planning. Keywords: Urban climate, Thermal Field, Thermal Discomfort index

scholarly journals From Post-Socialist to Sustainable: The City of Ljubljana

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anđelina Svirčić Gotovac ◽  
Boštjan Kerbler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
City Center ◽  
Sustainable City ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Urban Quality Of Life ◽  
Car Traffic ◽  
Sustainability Principles ◽  
The City

This article analyzes the process of city center revitalization using the case of the City of Ljubljana. In 2016 it became the first and (so far) only post-socialist city to acquire the European Green Capital Award. In the process of transforming the city over the last ten years, many positive changes were achieved. These are primarily reflected in improvements to the urban quality of life; that is, changes based on the urban sustainability principles. More public spaces with greater accessibility were created in the city center (expansion of pedestrian and bicycle zones, reduction of car traffic and closure of certain streets to cars, a higher number of visits to the city center and hence more cultural and tourist attractions, more green spaces, etc.). The study was conducted using semi-structured interview methods and focus groups with selected experts (spatial experts from various disciplines). The results showed that the revitalization process in Ljubljana had more positive consequences than negative ones, although some experts also criticized the achievements and pointed out certain shortcomings. However, given the definite improvements in citizens’ quality of life, it can be argued that Ljubljana has become a post-socialist sustainable city that clearly follows western European urban development patterns, which is a clear deviation from the socio-spatial urban processes that still characterize most post-socialist cities, especially large ones.

Pedestrian/Bike Bridge over Manzanares River in Madrid

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Oliva Quecedo ◽  
Arturo Ruiz de Villa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Final Position ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Simple Design ◽  
City Center ◽  
Populated Area ◽  
Similar Weight ◽  
Pinned Connections ◽  
The City

<p>The city of Madrid is making efforts to make the most of the river Manzanares, improving the quality of life of the citizens and increasing the biodiversity. Madrid Rio is the most central and visible side of this work. But there is also a will to extend this enhancement beyond the city center, taking advantage to the fullest extent of the opportunities that a river brings to enhance the urban sustainability of such a big metropolis. The Manzanares Linear Park extends this intervention south along the river. The bridge presented in this work belongs to that linear system; its objective is not just crossing the waterway, since it is a sparsely populated area with other bridges nearby, but rather bringing the trail and the users closer to the river. Limited time was available for design, fabrication and installation of the bridge. This fact had a deep effect on the solution. It is a simple design that consists of three different pieces of similar weight that are manufactured in the workshop and separately brought to the final location where they are quickly assembled by means of pinned connections and without any additional welding on site. Then the whole bridge is craned to its final position.</p>

scholarly journals Microclima e a arborização: o caso de duas áreas do Núcleo Marabá Pioneira, Marabá - Pará

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Antônio Pereira Júnior ◽  
Edmir Dos Santos Jesus ◽  
Milka Beatriz Faval Bastos ◽  
Rafael Victor Castro Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Thermal Sensation ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Discomfort Index ◽  
Opposite Tendency

Studies of the urban climate involve numerous climatic variables, such as temperature, air humidity and vegetation. The objective of this research was to determine the trend of two meteorological variables (air temperature relative humidity), in relation to the arborization, sensation and thermal hygrometric perception of the population in the microclimate of two areas (A1 = Avenue Antônio Maia; A2 = Street 5 de Abril) Core Marabá Pioneira. For the measurement of temperature and humidity of the air, the methodology recommended by the Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC), adapted for the schedules and collection numbers, was applied. To obtain data on thermal comfort, seventy mixed forms were applied for two consecutive days at 12 hours. The thermal sensation was classified per the contained in the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and the discomfort, with the Thom Discomfort Index (ID). Twelve daily readings (6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) were carried out at each hour in the four meteorological shelters (two in each area) during 23 days of July 2015. The results indicated that the air temperature has tendencies to elevation, The relative humidity of the air, presents opposite tendency. The thermal sensation is very hot (+3), the satisfaction with shading was classified as good (A2 = 50%) and regular (A1 = 41.67%), thermal comfort (A1 = 28.76 °C; A2 = 27.70 ºC), ranges from uncomfortable to very uncomfortable. Therefore, there is a need to improve afforestation in the Marabá Pioneira Nucleus, in order to reduce the discomfort index and the quality of life of the population.

scholarly journals Estilo de vida de estudantes de graduação tecnológica em radiologia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Regina Rodrigues Cordeiro Ramos ◽  
Denner Miguel dos Santos ◽  
Luiz Faustino dos Santos Maia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Private College ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Informed Consent Form ◽  
The City ◽  
Night Period

Optar por uma vida saudável nem sempre é fácil devido influência por fatores culturais, sociais e religiosos, socioeconômicos, ambientais e educacionais. Este trabalho objetivou conhecer, avaliar e descrever o perfil dos estudantes de graduação tecnológica em radiologia de uma faculdade privada da cidade de Carapicuíba. Estudo descritivo, exploratório de abordagem qualitativa, com finalidade de estimular o interesse pela qualidade de vida. Após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da UNESA-RJ (CAEE: 70061817.0.0000.5284 e Parecer Nº. 2.276.020), os acadêmicos foram selecionados de forma aleatória totalizando 190 estudantes entrevistados que concordaram em participar do estudo por meio da assinatura do termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido. Observou-se que houve prevalência do sexo feminino (69%); sendo que 64% são solteiros e 58% não tem filhos. A faixa etária predominou entre 18 e 26 anos (56%), com média de 22 anos. A maioria dos alunos 42% cursavam o primeiro semestre; 56% estudavam no período noturno; 88% estavam com a carteira de vacinação em dia. Conclui-se que a avaliação do perfil dos acadêmicos tecnólogos em radiologia é de extrema importância, mencionando causas que podem interferir com a rotina dos mesmos.Descritores: Radiologia, Estudantes, Qualidade de Vida.Lifestyle of students of technological graduation in radiologyAbstract: Choosing a healthy life is not always easy due to the influence of cultural, social and religious, socioeconomic, environmental and educational factors. This study aimed to know, evaluate and describe the profile of students of technological graduation in radiology of a private college in the city of Carapicuíba. This is a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study with the purpose of stimulating interest in quality of life. After approval by the Research Ethics Committee of UNESA-RJ (CAEE: 70061817.0.0000.5284 and Opinion Nº. 2,276,020), the academics were randomly selected totaling 190 interviewed students who agreed to participate in the study through Signing of the Informed consent form. It was observed that there was a female prevalence (69%); 64% were single and 58% had no children. The age group predominated between 18 and 26 years (56%), with an average of 22 years. The majority of students 42% attended the first semester; 56% studied in the night period; 88% were on the vaccination schedule. It is concluded that the evaluation of the profile of the academic technologists in radiology is extremely important, mentioning causes that can interfere with their routine.Descriptors: Radiology, Students, Quality of Life. Estilo de vida de los estudiantes de graduación tecnológica en radiologíaResumen: Elegir una vida sana no siempre es fácil debido a la influencia de factores culturales, sociales y religiosos, socioeconómicos, ambientales y educativos. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer, evaluar y describir el perfil de los estudiantes de graduación tecnológica en radiología de un colegio privado en la ciudad de Carapicuíba. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, exploratorio y cualitativo con el fin de estimular el interés en la calidad de vida. Después de la aprobación por el Comité de ética de la investigación de UNESA-RJ (CAEE: 70061817.0.0000.5284 y la opinión no. 2.276.020), los académicos fueron seleccionados al azar totalizando 190 estudiantes entrevistados que acordaron participar en el estudio a través de Firma del formulario de consentimiento informado. Se observó que existía una prevalencia femenina (69%); el 64% eran solteros y el 58% no tenían hijos. El grupo de edad predominó entre 18 y 26 años (56%), con un promedio de 22 años. La mayoría de los estudiantes 42% asistieron al primer semestre; 56% estudió en el periodo nocturno; el 88% estaban en el cronograma de vacunación. Se concluye que la evaluación del perfil de los tecnólogos académicos en radiología es extremadamente importante, mencionando causas que pueden interferir con su rutina.Descriptores: Imagen Radiología, Estudiantes, Calidad de Vida. 

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