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Development and technical paper
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10 Oct 2025
Development and technical paper |
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MLUCM BEP + BEM: an offline one-dimensional multi-layer urban canopy model based on the BEP + BEM scheme
Gianluca Pappaccogli
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Andrea Zonato
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), De Bilt, the Netherlands
Alberto Martilli
Atmospheric Modelling Unit, Environmental Department, CIEMAT, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Riccardo Buccolieri
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Piero Lionello
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Short summary
We present a multilayer urban model, named MLUCM BEP+BEM, able to represent detailed urban geometry and vegetation, while simulating their interactions and feedback with the atmosphere. Its accuracy and low computational cost make it ideal for offline climate projections assessing urban impacts under various emission scenarios. Its features enable analysis of urban overheating, energy demand, thermal comfort, and evaluation of strategies like green/cool roofs and photovoltaic panels.
We present a multilayer urban model, named MLUCM BEP+BEM, able to represent detailed urban...
