Análise de índices de conforto térmico : contribuição para o microclima de área de expansão urbana em clima tropical

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the thermal comfort of residents in an urban expansion area in Cuiabá, the capital of the state of Mato Grosso, investigating how human activity influences the local microclimate. The methodology involved collecting microclimatic data through a mobile transect over four days. Based on these data, comfort indices such as IC, IDT, and ITU were calculated. The Ordinary Kriging method was applied using the Smart-map Plugin in QGIS software to map air temperature and humidity by interpolating the sample data. Additionally, maps were generated to identify the types of materials used on roofs and pavement surfaces, allowing an assessment of the impact of each material on the immediate surroundings, according to pre-established albedo standards in the literature. The integration of maps with comfort indices provided a comprehensive analysis of thermal comfort in the study area, considering not only thermal sensation but also potential risks to residents’ health and productivity. Based on this analysis, short-, medium-, and long-term strategies were proposed to improve the urban microclimate of the study area.