Assessing the Complexity Required for Enhancing Eddy3D: Validation of urbanMicroclimateFoam for Urban Heat Island Mitigation
摘要
Significant advances in microclimate modeling tools range from no coupling to fully coupled urban physics, requiring a trade-off between simulation speed and accuracy. In this study, we validated the “urbanMicroclimateFoam” solver for accuracy, an essential step for ensuring reliable modeling enhancements. This involved creating a detailed 3D model and conducting transient simulations, with results compared to weather data collected from on-site weather stations at Georgia Tech. Our future aim is to integrate this approach into the Eddy3D toolkit, enhancing its HAM and VEG modules for microclimate modeling. The results demonstrate the effectiveness and versatility of these methods in various scenarios and complex modeling tasks, contributing to advancing urban climate modeling. This work supports informed decision-making on the urban heat island effect and urban sustainability.