Frontal area index: A review of calculation methods and application in the urban environment

F Xu, Z Gao - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
The frontal area index (FAI) is an essential parameter for assessing underlying roughness
and analyzing urban ventilation corridors. Since the early 1990s, FAI has gradually gained …

Numerical simulation of the effects of canopy properties on airflow and pollutant dispersion in street canyons

L Wang, WX Tian, XY Zhao… - Indoor and Built …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The air flow and pollutant concentration fields in a street canyon affected by trees could
affect the comfort and health of residents. At present, the description of the non …

Spatial Morphology of Street Canyons Based on the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Particulate Matter: Taking Tongan Street in Hefei City as an Example

W WANG - Ecology and Environment, 2023 - jeesci.com
Under the accelerated construction of urbanization, street canyons have become an
important spatial component constituting the urban built environment. There are significant …