Impact of Street Geometry on Pilgrim Thermal Comfort During Heatwaves

This dataset supports the research article titled "Impact of Street Geometry on Pilgrim Thermal Comfort During Heatwaves," which investigates the influence of street orientation and geometric configuration on pedestrian thermal comfort along the Parikrama Marg in Govardhan, India. The study was conducted during June 2024, coinciding with a reported heatwave by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

The dataset comprises microclimatic and geometric parameters recorded across four representative segments of the Parikrama path: Jatipura (JA), Radha Kund (RK), Kusum Sarovar (KS), and Puchhari (PU). Each segment differs in orientation, width, aspect ratio (Hs/Wr), sky view factor (SVF), vegetation density, and built mass configuration.

Key climatic parameters include:
Air Temperature (Ta)
Relative Humidity (RH)
Wind Velocity (Wv)
Surface Temperature (Ts)
Global Solar Radiation (G)
Mean Radiant Temperature (Tmrt)

Geometric parameters recorded:
Height-to-Width Ratio (Hs/Wr)
Sky View Factor (SVF)
Building Surface Fraction (BSF)
Vegetation Density Ratio (VDR)
Data was collected at 15-minute intervals between 06:00 and 19:30 at a standardized pedestrian height of 1.2 meters, using calibrated instruments. The PET (Physiologically Equivalent Temperature) index was calculated using RayMan Pro software. The data is organized by street segment, directional alignment, time quadrant (morning to evening), and survey point.

The dataset enables correlation analysis between thermal comfort levels and urban street configurations under heatwave conditions. This research contributes to climate-responsive urban design by emphasizing the role of street orientation, canyon geometry, and vegetation in modulating microclimate and enhancing pedestrian thermal comfort.

This dataset can support urban planners, environmental researchers, and policymakers in designing thermally comfortable and walkable urban environments, especially in heat-stressed Indian cities with composite climates.