Microscale atmospheric models are increasingly being used to project the thermal benefits
of urban heat mitigation strategies (eg, tree planting programs or use of high-albedo
materials). However, prior to investment in specific mitigation efforts by local governments, it
is desirable to test and validate the computational models used to evaluate strategies. While
some prior studies have conducted limited evaluations of the ENVI-met microscale climate
model for specific case studies, there has been relatively little systematic testing of the …