Climatological Data for Building Thermal Performance in Santa Maria, Brazil

Twelve years of processed climatological data for Santa Maria, RS, Brazil, aimed at building thermal performance analysis. The dataset includes parameters like Test Reference Year, Typical Meteorological Year, bioclimatic charts, and wind roses, processed by Giane de Campos Grigoletti based on Brazilian research methods. Results indicate greater discomfort in cold conditions and suggest design priorities for solar heating and natural ventilation.

Use Cases

• Generate Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) files for building energy simulation based on the described 12-year climatological record.
• Analyze passive solar heating potential based on the described distribution of direct solar radiation throughout the year.
• Design for natural ventilation optimization based on wind speed and frequency roses, with a noted preference for east winds.
• Compare local climate files (e.g., TMY2, TRY-INMET, SWERA) for accuracy in building performance modeling as mentioned in the study.

Strengths

• Data covers a twelve-year period, providing a longer baseline than the previously available eight-year record.
• Includes multiple standard building performance parameters like EPW files, bioclimatic charts, and design days.
• Methodology is based on scientific literature and established methods from Brazilian research groups.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Giane de Campos Grigoletti via paperswithcode.

Collection Method

Climatological data processing and analysis following methods developed by Brazilian research groups.

Time Range

Twelve-year period (specific years not stated).

Geography

Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil.