On the Effects Analysis of Microgrids in Occurring the Challenge of Human Settlements in Urban Space (Case Study: Abadan City)

Subject Areas : Urban and Regional Planning Studies

M.  shayan ¹ (Ph.D Candidate in Geography & Rural Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran)
S.  Ghanbari ² (Assistant Professor, Geography & Rural Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran)
F.  salmanpoor ³ (M.A in Geography & Rural Planning, University of Payam-E Noor, Gonbad-e Qabus, Golestan)
M.  miri ⁴ (M.A in Geography & Rural Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran)
M.  sanaie qohi ⁵ (Ph.D Candidate in Water and Synoptic meteorology, University of Khwarizmi, Tehran, Iran)

Received: 2016-09-26 Accepted : 2017-08-21 Published : 2017-08-23

Keywords: Abadan, Urban Space, Microgrids, Human Settlements,

Abstract :

Every year, wind erosion and its related problems imposed heavily damages to the environment, social and health parts of the society. Iran, due to the extent of dry-scrubbing and dust that cover each year a large part of the country, coping and optimal guidance of this phenomenon is very important. The objective of this study was effects analysis of microgrids in occurring the challenge of human settlements in urban space of Abadan. The population under study included all citizens of Abadan city (N=283601). The sample under study were 250 persons which were selected by stratified sampling method and by the use of Cochran formula. The tool for collecting field study data was a researcher-made questionnaire which its validity was confirmed using the views of the relevant experts and university professors after necessary reforms. The reliability of the study tool was assessed using pre-test (using 30 questionnaires) and Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated and the results of the pre-test confirmed the reliability of the research tool (Cronbach alpha, 0.7). The results which had been done by the use of SPSS software determined that the level of the awareness of majority of people of that region form the effects of its complications and effects was at average level, but they were in forced to continue living with that in forced phenomenon. The results of the effects of the microgrids on the factors studied showed that this matter posed a serious threat to the physical and mental well-being of the settlements and their environment. It also reduced recreation and sports activities in terms of cultural and social factors. Reducing residents' income was one of the economic factor indexes that had been affected by the phenomenon of microorganisms.

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