Evaluation of Bioclimatic Index in Sanandaj

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Climatology, Sayyed Jamaleddin Asadabadi University- hamedan

2 PhD in Climatology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University

3 PhD Students in Synoptic Climatology, Kharazmi University

Abstract

Evaluating of human comfort can be evaluated as effective tool in regional planning process due to the in this study using Bioclimatic index of Evanz, Mahani, Becker, wind Chill; the Sanandaj city was assessed for human comfort. Thus, were used the monthly average of minimum and maximum temperature, minimum and maximum relative humidity and wind speed of Sanandaj synoptic station in the 26 year period (1985-2010). Result of the review of the various shows that the Evanz index, human comfort conditions in the comfort of the hot and cold days and nights of cold conditions and the Mahani index cold conditions so warm and comfortable day and night. Investigation bioclimatic conditions through of Becker indicated that the months of June to September are in the comfort zone and the chill wind index for the month of June, September and October are the environment and pleasant climate. A general review of the indexes showed that the months of August, September, May and June are the best conditions for human comfort. Thus, the climate could be affected by development activities listed in order of priority in the months to plan and implement.
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