Ritmo das temperaturas do ar e os possíveis efeitos da área verde na atmosfera urbana de Sorocaba.
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2023-05-05Autor
Silva, Isabele Cristina Andrade da
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This monography addresses the effects of green areas in urban atmospheres,
highlighting the influence of these areas on air temperature. Initially, existing
knowledge about how green space can mitigate the adverse effects of urban heat
islands and improve air quality in urban environments is discussed.To investigate this
relationship, the study chose to utilize data collected in the year 2021 from two
meteorological stations: the UFSCar station, which serves as a reference for a cooler
and more natural environment, and the CETESB station, representing an urban
meteorological environment. The selected data collection locations were the UFSCar
Campus and the central area of Sorocaba city. The analysis was based on
meteorological information collected throughout the year 2021, spanning from January
to December, enabling the assessment of air temperature variations across different
seasons. For this purpose, the statistical test "T-test" was employed, which is used to
compare means of two samples, determining if observed differences are statistically
significant. The T-test was applied to compare air temperatures recorded at the
UFSCar station and the CETESB station, allowing the evaluation of whether the green
areas present at UFSCar influenced thermal variations compared to the central urban
area of Sorocaba. From this test, the probability of the observed difference being due
to chance or statistically significant will be determined. In conclusion, the research will
explore the relationship between green areas and air temperature variations in urban
atmospheres. The results obtained through statistical analysis suggest whether there
is statistically significant evidence that green areas can influence urban temperatures,
with important implications for sustainable urban planning and the promotion of
healthier environments in cities.
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