Analysis of bioclimatic comfort of tekirdag (Turkey) province with geographical information systems


Ozyavuz M., KARAKAYA AYTİN B., Ertin D.

Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, cilt.19, sa.1, ss.407-416, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.407-416
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bioclimatic comfort, Geographic Information Systems, Geostatistical analyst, Landscape planning
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Bioclimatic comfort is climate conditions in which human feel himself healthier and dynamic. The methodology for bioclimatic comfort mapping is presented to the need of urban decision makers and planners. The comfort maps use to an urban environment at the scale of neighbourhood and aim to assist in predicting and assessing bioclimatic conditions. In this study, the temperature from 11 meteorological stations in and around the province of Tekirdag, humidity and wind data are used. Data were evaluated with Kriging technical and climatic maps were generated. Then overlay analysis has been put forward in terms of comfort and bioclimatic areas.