Review of the Numerical Simulation of the Wind and Pollutant Diffusion in Urban Street Canyon under the Influence of Trees

Tree is an essential factor affecting airflow and pollutant diffusion in the urban street canyon. The wind environment in the urban street canyon will be effectively improved by expounding the mechanism and implementing greening measures. Moreover, it will help decrease the pollutant concentration around the street canyon. This paper reviews the airflow and pollutant diffusion numerical simulation in the street canyon under the tree influence. Firstly, the numerical mathematical model used for pollutant diffusion and airflow in urban street canyons under the influence of trees is summarized. The representation of trees' numerical mathematical model in the simulation domain is mainly proposed. Secondly, the wind environment and pollutant distribution factors influencing urban street canyons are elaborated and analyzed, including tree characteristics, layout, street canyon shape, and thermal. Furthermore, current research progress and deficiencies are discussed. Finally, the future research direction of wind environment and pollutant distribution simulation in urban streets under the influence of trees is pointed out.

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This paper reviews the impact of trees on airflow and pollutant diffusion in urban street canyons, emphasizing the improvement of wind environment and reduction of pollutant concentration through mechanism exposition and greening measures. A numerical mathematical model for pollutant diffusion and airflow in urban street canyons under tree influence is summarized. The factors influencing wind environment and pollutant distribution in urban street canyons, including tree characteristics, layout, street canyon shape, and thermal conditions, are elaborated and analyzed. Current research progress, deficiencies, and future research directions are discussed.