Urban geometry as an adaptation strategy to improve the outdoor thermal performance in hot arid regions: Aswan University as a case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.102965
Abstract: Abstract Due to the lack of a comprehensive multiscale campus planning guideline, new universities in Upper Egypt are associated with a lack of environmental considerations of the surrounding climatic conditions. Additional extensions planned for the… read more here.
Keywords: hot arid; urban geometry; geometry; aswan university ... See more keywords
A Mathematical Framework to Evaluate Flexible Outdoor User Association in Urban Two-Tier Cellular Networks
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DOI: 10.1109/twc.2017.2780824
Abstract: In this paper, we present a mathematical framework to evaluate the performance of a typical outdoor user in an urban two-tier mobile network under a biased user association. The urban environment is abstracted by a… read more here.
Keywords: outdoor user; outdoor; mathematical framework; two tier ... See more keywords
Microbial contamination in drinking water at public outdoor recreation facilities in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.14772
Abstract: The aim of our study was to assess the presence and risk of waterborne pathogens in the drinking water of outdoor facilities in New Zealand and track potential sources of microbial contamination in water sources. read more here.
Keywords: new zealand; outdoor; water; facilities new ... See more keywords
Outdoor Wellbeing and Quality of Life: A Scientific Literature Review on Thermal Comfort
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DOI: 10.3390/en13082079
Abstract: While indoor comfort represents a widely investigated research topic with relation to sustainable development and energy-demand reduction in the built environment, outdoor comfort remains an open field of study, especially with reference to the impacts… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; outdoor; thermal comfort; comfort ... See more keywords