Artificial Neural Network Models for the Estimation of Air Temperature Cooling and Warming Patterns Inside Urban Clusters: The Case of Courtyards in Athens, Greece

Abstract

In the present study, the microclimatic conditions of two courtyards in the city of Athens are evaluated based on filed monitoring data and data predicted by artificial neural network models (ANNs). The study focuses on the development and application of ANNs in order to estimate air temperature and relative humidity values in complex urban forms such as courtyards from a standard meteorological station, using air temperature and relative humidity as the only inputs. The results are then evaluated to identify the prognostic ability of the developed ANNs models, showing a remarkable predictive ability.

Keywords

• artificial neural network
• urban environment
• courtyards microclimate
• Athens
• Greece