Ricerc@Sapienza

The research focuses on the study of urban ventilation through laboratory experiments conducted in a hydraulic channel. The aim is to improve knowledge of the effect of trees on streets, and in particular how they interact with wind and pollutants emitted by vehicular traffic. The study is conducted on small-scale models, reproducing both ideal cases and real situations, such as small city neighborhoods. Velocity measurements are taken using laser velocimetry, while concentration measurements are taken using image analysis. The study is part of the research project, PRIN-2022, GREEN-POLIS (“Multiscale investigation of nature-based solutions for the mitigation of urban heat and pollution islands”), conducted in collaboration with the University of Bologna (PI: Prof. Carlo Cintolesi) and the University of Trento (local coordinator, Prof. Lorenzo Giovannini).