Project description
Solution for overcoming Urban Heat Islands
Rapid urbanisation has intensified the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding areas. Climate change is expected to worsen this phenomenon, increasing risks to public health and comfort. With support from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the TUCAS project aims to counteract UHI effects by developing enhanced cooling models for Urban Plant Canopies (UPCs). Using advanced technologies such as LiDAR and AI, the project will refine computational fluid dynamics models to better capture how UPCs influence urban microclimates. Research will focus on climatically contrasting cities to assess the performance of UPCs across different conditions, offering insights for designing more climate-resilient urban environments.
Objective
The Tree Urban Cooling Capacity through Analysis and Simulations (TUCAS) project addresses an urgent environmental concern, Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), by developing enhanced cooling models for Urban Plant Canopies (UPCs). Building on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and LiDAR, the project aims to improve Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models, contributing significantly to the field of urban ecology. The project will focus on two cities with contrasting climates, Palencia in Spain and Freising in Germany, to study the interplay between urban climate and UPC cooling capacities. A planned secondment at the Technical University of Munich will provide valuable knowledge exchange in Green Technologies and UPC Management. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the fellow, enhancing leadership skills, expanding international networks, and deepening understanding of urban ecosystems. The outcomes of the TUCAS project are poised to contribute to scientific knowledge, societal engagement with climate change issues, and efforts to combat global warming.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
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47002 VALLADOLID
Spain
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