The rapid urbanization and growing number of megacities and urban complexes requires
new types of research and services that make best use of science and available technology …

Progress in urban climatology over the two decades since the first publication of the
International Journal of Climatology is reviewed. It is emphasized that urban climatology …

Thermal infrared (TIR) remote sensing techniques have been applied in urban climate and
environmental studies, mainly for analyzing land surface temperature (LST) patterns and its …

This comprehensive text describes the atmospheric processes, numerical methods, and
computational techniques required for a scientist to successfully study air pollution and …

An urban surface scheme for atmospheric mesoscale models ispresented. A generalization
of local canyon geometry isdefined instead of the usual bare soil formulation currently …

Heat islands are urban and suburban areas that are significantly warmer than their
surroundings. Traditional, highly absorptive construction materials and a lack of effective …

The International Urban Energy Balance Models Comparison Project: First Results from
Phase 1 in: Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology Volume 49 Issue 6 (2010) …

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and science of major air
pollution issues. It begins with an introduction to the basic atmospheric chemistry and the …

The purpose of this work is to study the impact of an urban land cover on local meteorology
and spatial distribution of atmospheric pollutants over the Paris region. One anticyclonic …

O que são ilhas de calor? Suas causas e efeitos na vida dos mais de 75% da população
mundial que vive em áreas urbanas e suburbanas e são diretamente afetadas. Entre os …