Urban heat island linkages with the landscape morphology
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Urban development transforms natural landscapes, increasing impervious surfaces and causing urban heat islands (UHIs). This study links land use changes to land surface temperature (LST) at a micro-level, identifying hotspots for better urban planning.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Remote Sensing
Background
- Urban development alters landscapes, creating impervious surfaces that significantly impact urban climate through urban heat islands (UHIs).
- Understanding landscape dynamics and their effect on urban heat is crucial for sustainable city planning and thermal comfort.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate urban heat islands (UHIs) in conjunction with landscape dynamics using multi-resolution remote sensing data.
- To assess the intricate spatial interrelationships between land use, land surface temperature (LST), and thermal comfort at a micro-level within heterogeneous urban environments.
Main Methods
- Utilized multi-resolution remote sensing data for land use/land cover assessment.
- Quantified urban heat island effect through spatial computation of land surface temperature (LST).
- Employed urban hotspot and Urban Thermal Field Variance Index (UTFVI) analysis to map UHI intensity.
Main Results
- Identified a strong correlation between micro-level landscape composition (pervious vs. impervious surfaces) and thermal comfort.
- Barren (C1 class) and urban (C2 class) areas were identified as predominant hotspots with elevated temperatures.
- Urban hotspot analysis revealed approximately 15.41 km² of the city experiencing very high temperatures.
Conclusions
- Micro-level land use and landscape configuration critically influence urban thermal environments and comfort.
- The study provides essential data for urban planners and policymakers to mitigate UHI effects.
- Findings support informed decision-making for sustainable urban development and improved thermal regulation.
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