Relationship between urban spatial form and seasonal land surface temperature under different grid scales
The urban heat island (UHI) effect is intensifying with increasing urbanization. As an
important representation of the UHI effect and the urban thermal environment, it is critical to …
important representation of the UHI effect and the urban thermal environment, it is critical to …
Contribution of urban functional zones to the spatial distribution of urban thermal environment
With the accelerated rate of urbanization, reasonable identification of urban functional zones
has been increasingly important to urban development. In this study, we used …
has been increasingly important to urban development. In this study, we used …
Statistical review of quality parameters of blue-green infrastructure elements important in mitigating the effect of the urban heat island in the temperate climate (C) zone
Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect relates to the occurrence of a positive heat balance,
compared to suburban and extra-urban areas in a high degree of urbanized cities. It is …
compared to suburban and extra-urban areas in a high degree of urbanized cities. It is …
Effects of urban form on the urban heat island effect based on spatial regression model
The urban heat island (UHI) effect is becoming more of a concern with the accelerated
process of urbanization. However, few studies have examined the effect of urban form on …
process of urbanization. However, few studies have examined the effect of urban form on …
The influence of small green space type and structure at the street level on urban heat island mitigation
The purpose of this study was to determine the types and structures of small green spaces
(SGs) that effectively reduce air temperature in urban blocks. Six highly developed blocks in …
(SGs) that effectively reduce air temperature in urban blocks. Six highly developed blocks in …
Variance of the impact of urban green space on the urban heat island effect among different urban functional zones: A case study in Wuhan
X Ke, H Men, T Zhou, Z Li, F Zhu - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
The urban heat island effect (UHI) is frequently observed in cities, and is associated with
environmental effects. Urban green space (UGS) has been shown to play an important role …
environmental effects. Urban green space (UGS) has been shown to play an important role …
Dimensions of thermal inequity: Neighborhood social demographics and urban heat in the Southwestern US
Exposure to heat is a growing public health concern as climate change accelerates
worldwide. Different socioeconomic and racial groups often face unequal exposure to heat …
worldwide. Different socioeconomic and racial groups often face unequal exposure to heat …
Progress in urban greenery mitigation science–assessment methodologies advanced technologies and impact on cities
Urban greenery is a natural solution to cool cities and provide comfort, clean air and
significant social, health and economic benefits. This paper aims to present the latest …
significant social, health and economic benefits. This paper aims to present the latest …
Use of Local Climate Zones to investigate surface urban heat islands in Texas
Urban heat islands (UHIs) are a key topic in urban climate studies. However, systematic
criteria for UHI comparisons were lacking prior to 2012, when the concept of Local Climate …
criteria for UHI comparisons were lacking prior to 2012, when the concept of Local Climate …
A geographically weighted regression analysis of the underlying factors related to the surface urban heat island phenomenon
This study investigated how underlying biophysical attributes affect the characterization of
the Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) phenomenon using (and comparing) two statistical …
the Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) phenomenon using (and comparing) two statistical …