Clima urbano em cidades latino-americanas

abordagem bibliométrica

Resumen

Transformations in urban configurations, classified as Local Climatic Zones (LCZ), significantly impact the microclimate and thermal comfort. Urban growth can, therefore, influence the accuracy of climatic data collected at meteorological stations. This study identified research that reported potential interrelations between urban configurations and thermal comfort in Latin America from 2019 onward. The methodology adopted a combined approach of bibliometric and systematic analysis using the Scopus database. The findings indicate a growing interest in investigating the relationship between urbanization and thermal comfort, with an emphasis on international collaborations and high-impact journals. Brazil leads in the number of publications in Latin America and is also the most frequently studied country. However, the use of remote sensing remains underexplored, despite its potential to enhance the understanding of urban microclimates.