Measurement of thermal comfort in urban public spaces Semarang Indonesia

Kurniati Rina, . and Kurniawati Wakhidah, . and Dewi Diah Intan Kusumo, . and Astuti Mega Febrina Kusumo, . Measurement of thermal comfort in urban public spaces Semarang Indonesia. pp. 1371-1395. ISSN 2231-8526

Indonesia reported a maximum annual temperature rise of 0.3C in urban regions. Semarang the largest metropolitan city in the province of Central Java is also experiencing an increase in temperature due to climate change therefore activities in urban public spaces are disrupted due to the absence of a comfortable temperature. Urban design elements including land cover materials road geometry vegetation and traffic frequency expressed significant effects on micro-climate. Measurement of Thermal Comfort in Urban Public Spaces Semarang was carried out s at the micro level as an old historical district The Old Town and Chinatown. This increment indeed influences thermal comfort level in its outdoor environments which are important for comfort-ability of outdoor activity. This study aims to analyse surface temperature through Thermal Comfort Measurement. Data was obtained by measuring air temperature wind speed and humidity in the morning afternoon and evening. Inverse distance weighted (IDW) thermal comfort calculations and micro-climate model were employed to evaluate existing physical conditions of these settlements. The results showed both Old Town and Chinatown observed thermal comfort value above 27C and are categorized as uncomfortable for outdoor activities. This research is contributing to the need to further develop public spaces to potentially adapt to environmental changes.

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Abstract

Indonesia reported a maximum annual temperature rise of 0.3C in urban regions. Semarang the largest metropolitan city in the province of Central Java is also experiencing an increase in temperature due to climate change therefore activities in urban public spaces are disrupted due to the absence of a comfortable temperature. Urban design elements including land cover materials road geometry vegetation and traffic frequency expressed significant effects on micro-climate. Measurement of Thermal Comfort in Urban Public Spaces Semarang was carried out s at the micro level as an old historical district The Old Town and Chinatown. This increment indeed influences thermal comfort level in its outdoor environments which are important for comfort-ability of outdoor activity. This study aims to analyse surface temperature through Thermal Comfort Measurement. Data was obtained by measuring air temperature wind speed and humidity in the morning afternoon and evening. Inverse distance weighted (IDW) thermal comfort calculations and micro-climate model were employed to evaluate existing physical conditions of these settlements. The results showed both Old Town and Chinatown observed thermal comfort value above 27C and are categorized as uncomfortable for outdoor activities. This research is contributing to the need to further develop public spaces to potentially adapt to environmental changes.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Urban environment
AGROVOC Term:	Thermal analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Measurement
AGROVOC Term:	Wind speed
AGROVOC Term:	Humidity
AGROVOC Term:	Microclimate
AGROVOC Term:	Vegetation
AGROVOC Term:	Air temperature
AGROVOC Term:	Climate change
AGROVOC Term:	Environmental conditions
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10009

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