Search
CSV
RISSimulated Urban Climate Response to Modifications in Surface Albedo and Vegetative Cover
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Three-dimensional meteorological simulations have been conducted to investigate the potential impact of urban surface characteristic modifications on local climate. Results for a base case simulation for the Los Angeles ...
Measuring the Effect of Vegetated Roofs on the Performance of Photovoltaic Panels in a Combined System
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Experiments were conducted in summer using two identical photovoltaic (PV) panels at two heights using three roofing types: white, black, and green (vegetated). For experiments at an 18 cm height, the mean power output of ...
A Semiempirical Downscaling Approach for Predicting Regional Temperature Impacts Associated with Climatic Change
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: A statistical downscaling approach is developed for generating regional temperature change predictions from GCM results. The approach utilizes GCM free atmosphere output and surface observations in a framework conceptually ...
A Semiempirical Downscaling Approach for Predicting Regional Temperature Impacts Associated with Climatic Change
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: A statistical downscaling approach is developed for generating regional temperature change predictions from GCM results. The approach utilizes GCM free atmosphere output and surface observations in a framework conceptually ...
Effects of Rooftop Photovoltaics on Building Cooling Demand and Sensible Heat Flux Into the Environment for an Installation on a White Roof
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) panels are commonly used for on-site generation of electricity in urban environments, specifically on rooftops. However, their implementation on rooftops poses potential (positive and negative) impacts ...
Effectiveness of Mechanical Air Conditioning as a Protective Factor Against Indoor Exposure to Heat Among the Elderly
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In many US cities, indoor exposure to heat continues to be the underlying cause of a considerable fraction (up to 80% during extreme events) of heat-related mortality and morbidity, even in locations where most citizens ...
The Observed Effects of Utility-Scale Photovoltaics on Near-Surface Air Temperature and Energy Balance
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractUtility-scale solar power plants are a rapidly growing component of the renewable energy sector. While most agree that solar power can decrease greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of photovoltaic (PV) systems on ...
Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Photovoltaic arrays are known to suffer power efficiency losses over time due to accumulation of natural dirt and dust. The importance of cleaning in order to maintain efficiencies and the significance of natural cleaning ...
Water Cooling Method to Improve the Performance of Field Mounted, Insulated, and Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The installation rate of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide is at an alltime high and is projected to continue to grow as the cost of PV technology is reduced. It is important to note that PV power ...