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Abstract
Urban green and shading are adaptation measures that reduce urban heat. This is evident from meteorological measurements and investigations with surveys and has been described in many papers (e.g. Klemm et al., 2015). The cooling effect of these adaptation measures is reflected by lower air temperatures and an improved thermal comfort. Shading and urban green are also experienced as cooler than impervious urban spaces without vegetation or shading. However, the cooling effect of water bodies in cities, such as rivers, lakes, ponds, canals,
fountains, is not clear yet (Steeneveld et al., 2014). Several studies show that the cooling effect of water bodies in cities is small, or can even be a source of heat during nighttime. The effect depends on the characteristics of the water body and the meteorological conditions. Nevertheless, water is often mentioned as an adaptation measure to reduce urban heat.
To support urban professionals in designing cooler urban environments by using water bodies, we investigated in more detail how different water types in
msterdam contribute to cooling the environment. During five summer days, we measured the cooling effect of five different water bodies: a pond, a fountain, a canal, and two rivers. We used measurements from mobile weather stations (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, global radiation and globe temperature) and collected almost 1000 surveys near the water bodies and a reference location. From these data, we could determine the effect of the water bodies on air temperature, thermal comfort and thermal sensation. The research question that we tried to answer with this study is: What is the cooling effect of different water types in the city of Amsterdam during hot days? The study has been carried out within the framework of a Dutch research project ‘Urban climate resilience – Turning climate adaptation into practice’ and supports urban professionals to decide on the right adaptation measures to reduce urban heat.
fountains, is not clear yet (Steeneveld et al., 2014). Several studies show that the cooling effect of water bodies in cities is small, or can even be a source of heat during nighttime. The effect depends on the characteristics of the water body and the meteorological conditions. Nevertheless, water is often mentioned as an adaptation measure to reduce urban heat.
To support urban professionals in designing cooler urban environments by using water bodies, we investigated in more detail how different water types in
msterdam contribute to cooling the environment. During five summer days, we measured the cooling effect of five different water bodies: a pond, a fountain, a canal, and two rivers. We used measurements from mobile weather stations (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, global radiation and globe temperature) and collected almost 1000 surveys near the water bodies and a reference location. From these data, we could determine the effect of the water bodies on air temperature, thermal comfort and thermal sensation. The research question that we tried to answer with this study is: What is the cooling effect of different water types in the city of Amsterdam during hot days? The study has been carried out within the framework of a Dutch research project ‘Urban climate resilience – Turning climate adaptation into practice’ and supports urban professionals to decide on the right adaptation measures to reduce urban heat.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 363 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 5 Jun 2017 |
Event | ECCA - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Jun 2017 → 9 Jun 2017 http://ecca2017.eu/conference/ |
Conference
Conference | ECCA |
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Abbreviated title | 3rd European Climate Change Adaptation Conference |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 5/06/17 → 9/06/17 |
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ECCA
Klok, L. (Participant), Kleerekoper, L. (Participant) & Kluck, J. (Participant)
6 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › -
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Heat stress measurements in Amsterdam
Klok, E. J. (Speaker), Kluck, J. (Speaker) & Piersma, N. (Speaker)
12 May 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › -