Microclimate Variation and Thermal Comfort Analysis in Janeshwar Mishra Park, Lucknow: A Zonal Study of Hardscape, Softscape, Waterbody, and Shaded Areas

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Upma Verma, Fulena Rajak, Sandeep Kumar

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I10P103

How to Cite?

Upma Verma, Fulena Rajak, Sandeep Kumar, "Microclimate Variation and Thermal Comfort Analysis in Janeshwar Mishra Park, Lucknow: A Zonal Study of Hardscape, Softscape, Waterbody, and Shaded Areas," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 10, pp. 37-51, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I10P103

Abstract:

Microclimate within the park influences the usability of different spaces within the park. As different spaces have their own thermal comfort, it is necessary to know how thermal comfort in areas like Hardscape, Softscape, Waterbody, and Shaded structure behaves with and without tree cover. This study is based on field data comprising air temperature, relative humidity, globe temperature, wind speed, global radiation, and surface temperature for Asia’s largest park in Lucknow, India. The simulated data presents PET and MRT with the help of the Rayman software, and the data of all the zones are compared based on the presence and absence of tree cover. The results suggest that the shaded structure has more thermal comfort than others, followed by the Softscape area, and there is a drastic difference in mean PET between with and without trees for the near water body and hardscape area.

Keywords:

Microclimate, Thermal Comfort, Urban Park, Landscape Component.

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