The Influence of Pedestrian Path Pavement Materials on Microclimate in Jalan Tunjungan, Surabaya
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https://doi.org/10.32315/jlbi.v15i3.649Keywords:
urban microclimate, urban heat island, surface temperature, air temperature, pavement material, pedestrian pathwayAbstract
Surface materials of pedestrian path significantly influence microclimatic conditions, though their effects are moderated by the corridor's spatial configuration. This study assesses the impact of various pavement materials on the microclimate across seven segments of the Jalan Tunjungan pedestrian corridor in Surabaya. Field measurements were conducted over a three-day period at 08:00, 13:00, and 18:00 on both sides of the corridor. The results indicate that pavement material has the most significant impact on surface temperature (Ts), which responds directly to incoming solar radiation. While materials such as coral stone, concrete pavements, and ceramic tiles exhibit distinct thermal responses, the intensity of heating is further modulated by radiation distribution, which is affected by vegetation and building density. On the northeast side of the corridor, increased solar radiation leads to higher surface temperatures, subsequently driving up air temperatures (Ta). Conversely, this relationship is less linear on the southwest side, where ventilation and broader atmospheric conditions exert a more dominant influence. These findings highlight that microclimate evaluation of tropical pedestrian corridors should consider the interaction between pavement materials and spatial morphology in order to enhance microclimatic quality and outdoor thermal comfort.
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