Effect of heat mitigation strategies on the thermal environment of hardened pavement and pedestrian thermal comfort in a hot and humid area: A case study of Guangzhou, China

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 427; p. 139089
• Main Authors: Lu, Xiaohui, Li, Qiong, Tang, Peijie, Li, Qi, Zhao, Lihua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.11.2023
• Subjects: absorption; case studies; China; climate; convection; cooling; energy; Hot and humid area; human health; Mitigation strategies; Pavement watering; pavements; regression analysis; sensation; shortwave radiation; skin temperature; Spray vehicle; synergism; Thermal response; thermal stress; urban areas; China; Hot and humid area; Spray vehicle; Pavement watering; Mitigation strategies; Thermal response

The synergistic effect of heat waves and urban heat islands (UHI) adversely affect the urban environment, building energy consumption, and human health. The absorption and storage of short-wave radiation by hardened pavement is the primary reason for high-temperature heat waves and the UHI effect. T...