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A Numerical Model of Solar Transmittance for Isolated Trees in an Urban Area

Deciduous trees contribute to a more comfortable thermal environment by reducing the impact of solar radiation in summer and allowing more solar radiation in winter. These effects are influenced by tree geometry. Many studies on how leaves and branches affect the radiation interruption process have been conducted; however, little is known about the difference in effects produced by the various tree species used for urban landscaping in Japan. This paper discusses the solar shading effects of an isolated tree and presents a numerical analysis using a computer graphics (CG) tree model.

Autor / Author: Kumakura, Eiko; Nakaohkubo, Kazuaki; Hoyano, Akira
Institution / Institution: Tokyo Institute of Technology , Yokohama-City, Japan; –; –
Seitenzahl / Pages: 5
Sprache / Language: Englisch
Veröffentlichung / Publication: Peer Reviewed Proceedings of Digital Landscape Architecture 2013 at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Tagung / Conference: Digital Landscape Architecture 2013 – Connectivity and Collaboration in Planning and Design
Veranstaltungsort, -datum / Venue, Date: Bernburg, Germany 06-06-13 - 08-06-13
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Keywords (en): Solar shading effects, isolated trees
Paper review type: Full Paper Review
DOI:
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