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Urban bioclimatology in developing countries

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  • 1Center for Atmospheric Sciences, National University (UNAM), Mexico D.F., Mexico.

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|November 15, 1993
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This review explores urban human bioclimatology in tropical regions, highlighting the common use of effective temperature despite its limitations. It discusses applying human heat balance models for tropical urban environments.

Area of Science:

  • Urban Climatology
  • Human Bioclimatology
  • Tropical Meteorology

Background:

  • Urban environments in the tropics present unique challenges for human thermal comfort.
  • Existing literature on urban human bioclimatology in tropical regions is briefly reviewed.
  • Previous attempts to map bioclimatic conditions have been conducted in various developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on urban human bioclimatology in tropical areas.
  • To assess the applicability of different bioclimatic assessment methods in tropical urban settings.
  • To discuss the potential of human heat balance models for tropical urban environments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of urban human bioclimatology studies in the tropics.

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  • Analysis of commonly applied bioclimatic assessment schemes, such as effective temperature.
  • Discussion of the theoretical basis and practical application of human heat balance models.

    • Main Results:

    • The effective temperature scheme has been the most frequently utilized method, despite acknowledged limitations.
    • Studies have attempted to chart human bioclimatic conditions on regional and local scales in developing tropical countries.
    • The review identifies a need for more advanced modeling approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective temperature is a widely used but limited tool for assessing tropical urban human bioclimatology.
    • Human heat balance models offer a more comprehensive approach for understanding thermal comfort in tropical urban areas.
    • Further research and application of sophisticated models are recommended for tropical urban planning and public health.