Satellite remote sensing of surface urban heat islands: Progress, challenges, and perspectives
The surface urban heat island (SUHI), which represents the difference of land surface
temperature (LST) in urban relativity to neighboring non-urban surfaces, is usually …
temperature (LST) in urban relativity to neighboring non-urban surfaces, is usually …
Urban heat island effect: A systematic review of spatio-temporal factors, data, methods, and mitigation measures
Despite research on urban heat island (UHI) effect has increased exponentially over the last
few decades, a systematic review of factors contributing to UHI effect has scarcely been …
few decades, a systematic review of factors contributing to UHI effect has scarcely been …
Exploring the spatial heterogeneity of urban heat island effect and its relationship to block morphology with the geographically weighted regression model
An increasing number of studies in recent years have investigated the relationship between
urban morphology and the urban heat island (UHI) effect in the context of global climate …
urban morphology and the urban heat island (UHI) effect in the context of global climate …
Climate comfort depending on different altitudes and land use in the urban areas in Kahramanmaras City
M Cetin - Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2020 - Springer
Climate comfort based caused by geographical conditions has influenced human activities,
living standards, and even settlement forms from the early ages and continuous to so in our …
living standards, and even settlement forms from the early ages and continuous to so in our …
[HTML][HTML] A new method to quantify surface urban heat island intensity
Reliable quantification of urban heat island (UHI) can contribute to the effective evaluation of
potential heat risk. Traditional methods for the quantification of UHI intensity (UHII) using …
potential heat risk. Traditional methods for the quantification of UHI intensity (UHII) using …
Urban Heat Island Studies with emphasis on urban pavements: A review
Increase in urban population across the globe has resulted in drastic rise in anthropogenic
activities and urban surface modifications. These contribute to the hike of urban temperature …
activities and urban surface modifications. These contribute to the hike of urban temperature …
Quantifying the cooling effect of urban green space: A case from urban parks in a tropical mega metropolitan area (India)
M Das, A Das, S Momin - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022 - Elsevier
Green space (GS) plays a crucial role in reducing the urban heat island (UHI) effect and
helps in mitigating climate change. In Indian cities, GS are highly vulnerable due to rapid …
helps in mitigating climate change. In Indian cities, GS are highly vulnerable due to rapid …
[HTML][HTML] A review on BIPV-induced temperature effects on urban heat islands
Abstract Urban Heat Islands (UHI) occur in and around cities, leading to warmer
temperatures than in surrounding rural areas. The UHI effect increases energy demand, air …
temperatures than in surrounding rural areas. The UHI effect increases energy demand, air …
Assessing urban population vulnerability and environmental risks across an urban area during heatwaves–Implications for health protection
Heatwaves can lead to a range of adverse impacts including increased risk of illness and
mortality; the heatwave in August 2003 has been associated with~ 70,000 deaths across …
mortality; the heatwave in August 2003 has been associated with~ 70,000 deaths across …
[HTML][HTML] Potential benefits of cool roofs in reducing heat-related mortality during heatwaves in a European city
Hot weather can exacerbate health conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory
diseases, and lead to heat stroke and death. In built up areas, temperatures are commonly …
diseases, and lead to heat stroke and death. In built up areas, temperatures are commonly …