Investigation of the ENVI-met model sensitivity to different wind direction forcing data in a heterogeneous urban environment
Nils Eingrüber
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
University of Cologne, Institute of Geography, Hydrogeography and
Climatology Research Group, 50923, Cologne, Germany
Wolfgang Korres
University of Cologne, Institute of Geography, Hydrogeography and
Climatology Research Group, 50923, Cologne, Germany
Ulrich Löhnert
University of Cologne, Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology, 50969, Cologne, Germany
Karl Schneider
University of Cologne, Institute of Geography, Hydrogeography and
Climatology Research Group, 50923, Cologne, Germany
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Sensitivity analyses for wind direction effects upon an ENVI-met microclimate model were performed for a heterogeneous urban study area. Significant temperature differences were found when forcing the model with constant N/E/S/W wind direction data. Best model performance was observed using measured wind direction forcing data. The results demonstrate that cooling effects of park areas are largely directional which is important for urban planning and design of climate change adaptation measures.
Sensitivity analyses for wind direction effects upon an ENVI-met microclimate model were...