spezifische Feuchte = Specific humidity

𝑞2𝑚 = 𝑞 ∗ (𝑧 = 2𝑚). 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑙

𝑞2𝑚 − 𝑞𝐻
𝑞̂ (𝑧) = 𝑞2𝑚 + (𝑧 − 2)
2−𝐻

For the specific humidity q there are two initial information: The relative Humidity at 2m height
and the specific humidity at the modeling edge q H.

𝑞 ∗ specific humidity at saturation

𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑙 relative humidity of the air

Outdoor thermal comfort is essential to evaluate the quality of urban microclimates. There are
several variables that influence outdoor comfort levels. The purpose of this research is to provide
an elaborative view of certain variables (vegetation, ground cover, building materials. The
investigation will be done in Dubai's hot arid climate. Field measurements and computer
simulations were developed and conducted on December 21 and September 21 in order to achieve
the aim and objectives of the study in both winter and summer seasons respectively. Envi-met
model was calibrated and proved to be reliable to present selected base case accurately through the
correlation of measured and computed experiments. Basic meteorological variables were measured
and simulated based on variation in ground cover, vegetation, and building materials to measure
the cooling effect performance of each variable. The outcome was used in evaluating the impact
of modification and used later to assess its benefits on outdoor thermal comfort. The outdoor
thermal comfort was assessed based on Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) to evaluate
the modification benefits toward outdoor comfort level.
It is revealed that vegetation had a better cooling impact than ground cover and building materials
due to its ability to limit direct solar exposure and evapotranspiration process within the hottest
period of the day 14:00 in Dubai. The study as well revealed the impact of trees density and
specifications in altering thermal stress outdoors. Besides, the optimum cooling was recorded
upon combining higher tree canopy density with green ground cover as comfort level improved by
5.35 °C versus a 0.65 °C reduction on concrete and vegetation at 15:00 on September 21.
Therefore, the study outcomes from the optimum cooling potential of appropriate physical
properties of vegetation and ground cover can serve as a guideline in mitigating thermal stress and
improve microclimate in outdoor spaces.