Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1879 - 1879
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
With
rapid
urbanization,
the
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect
has
intensified,
posing
challenges
to
human
health
and
ecosystems.
This
study
explores
impact
of
sunlight
exposure
areas
artificial
structures
activities
on
land
surface
temperature
(LST)
in
Hefei
Xuzhou,
using
Landsat
9
data,
Google
imagery,
nighttime
light
Point
Interest
(POI)
data.
Building
shadow
distributions
road
were
derived,
geospatial
analysis
methods
applied
assess
their
LST.
The
results
indicate
that
roofs
roads
are
primary
factors
affecting
LST,
with
a
more
pronounced
while
anthropogenic
plays
prominent
role
Hefei.
influence
building
facades
is
relatively
weak,
population
density
shows
limited
geographical
detector
model
reveals
interactions
between
roof
key
drivers
LST
increases.
Based
these
findings,
planning
should
focus
optimizing
layouts
heights,
enhancing
greening
roads,
reducing
structures.
Additionally,
strategically
utilizing
shadows
minimizing
emissions
can
help
lower
local
temperatures
improve
thermal
environment.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
101, P. 105208 - 105208
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
The
growing
impact
of
climate
change,
including
extreme
weather
events,
represents
a
significant
challenge
for
humanity.
With
most
the
world's
population
living
in
urban
areas,
heat
island
effect
and
anthropogenic
contribute
to
elevated
city
temperatures.
This
increase
warming
threatens
human
health
demands
deeper
understanding
thermal
distribution
environments.
Collecting
accessible
widespread
temperature
data
areas
is
essential
address
this
challenge.
study
aims
develop
methodology
anticipating
environments,
leveraging
Citizen
Weather
Stations
(CWS)
as
valuable
crowdsourcing
sources.
ultimate
goal
create
predictive
model
that
estimates
temperatures
based
on
government
meteorological
station
forecasts,
improving
planning,
regulating
temperature-based
routes,
preventing
issues
vulnerable
populations,
enhancing
livability.
divided
into
three
fundamental
stages:
acquisition
through
CWS
with
citizen
collaboration,
development
evaluation
optimal
forecast
models
stations
(SWS)
data,
its
exploitation
terms
utility
applicability.
encompasses
collection
filtering
ensure
usefulness
implement
reliable
models.
resulting
tool
facilitates
informed
decision-making
precise
seasonal
event
planning
effectively
addressing
challenges
extrapolation
contributing
more
effective
adaptation
mitigation
strategies
change
heatwaves.
results
obtained
probe
feasibility
using
predict
which
has
been
demonstrated
accurately.
achievement,
proven
be
source
context.
Also,
process
described
applied
case
effective,
discarding
approximately
34.87%
data.
achieved
by
detecting
eliminating
anomalies,
considering
availability,
adhering
specific
quality
criteria.
Finally,
developed
prediction
ability
optimally
estimate
temperatures,
utilizing
provided
(SWS).
performance
indicators
support
claim.
For
linear
regression
model,
Mean
Squared
Error
(MSE)
2.177
an
R-squared
(R2)
0.960
are
obtained,
while
neural
network,
MSE
1.284
R2
0.976
achieved.
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
125, P. 103596 - 103596
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Diverse
human
activities
in
megaregions
have
generated
excellent
anthropogenic
heat
(AH),
which
disrupts
the
urban
energy
balance
and
affects
climate.
However,
few
studies
investigated
spatial
scale
effect
(SSE)
of
estimating
multi-source
AH
flux
(QF).
Hence,
this
study
proposes
a
method,
i.e.,
nighttime
light
index
(NTLI)-based
top-down
inventory
model,
to
investigate
optimal
(So)
for
gridded
QF
at
county
level
mapping
products
central
region
Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao
Greater
Bay
Area
(GBA)
megaregion
2018.
The
method
combines
multi-scale
(10–500
m)
enhanced
NTLI
with
model.
We
by
integrating
Sustainable
Development
Science
Satellite
1
(SDGSAT-1)
lights
(NTL),
points
interest,
road
network
data.
Then
we
analyzed
SSE
estimation
determine
So
evaluated
accuracy
characteristics
So.
results
showed
that
(1)
six
components
varied
between
10
m
450
m,
related
difference
source
pattern;
(2)
considering
accuracy,
numerical
characteristics,
detail
critical
features,
was
300
m;
(3)
proposed
reduced
error
more
effectively
than
NTL-based
root
mean
square
(RMSE)
decreased
2.45–21.20
%,
goodness
fit
(R2)
increased
2.17–13.66
%
among
components;
(4)
our
product
outperformed
previous
heterogeneity
accuracy.
This
first
explored
captured
information
So,
could
provide
valuable
knowledge
micro-climate.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 2420 - 2420
Published: July 1, 2024
Rapid
urbanization
has
resulted
in
increased
environmental
challenges,
compounding
worries
about
deteriorating
air
quality
and
rising
temperatures.
As
cities
become
hubs
of
human
activity,
understanding
the
complex
interplay
numerous
elements
is
critical
for
developing
effective
mitigation
solutions.
Recognizing
this
urgency,
a
framework
to
highlight
hotspots
with
issues
emerges
as
comprehensive
approach
that
incorporates
key
criteria
such
surface
urban
heat
island
intensity
(SUHII),
index
(HI)
(AQI)
assess
address
web
stressors
grip
landscapes.
Employing
multicriteria
decision
analysis
approach,
proposed
framework,
named
risk
hotspot
mapping
(ERHMF),
innovatively
applies
analytic
hierarchy
process
at
sub-criteria
level,
considering
long-term
trends
recent
fluctuations
HI
AQI.
Climate
change
impact
been
symbolized
through
temperatures,
reflected
by
over
two
decades.
The
robustness
correctness
weights
have
assessed
computing
consistency
ratio,
which
came
out
0.046,
0.065
0.044
SUHII,
AQI
HI,
respectively.
Furthermore,
delves
into
nexus
between
vegetation
cover,
elucidating
role
green
spaces
mitigating
risks.
Augmented
spatial
demographic
data,
ERHMF
adeptly
discerns
high-risk
areas
where
stress
converges
development,
vulnerable
population
concentrations
status,
thereby
facilitating
targeted
management
interventions.
framework’s
effectiveness
demonstrated
regional
case
study
Italy,
underscoring
its
ability
pinpoint
inform
specific
policy
quantitative
undertaken
sub-administrative
level
revealed
approximately
6,000,000
m2
land
Bologna
are
classified
being
under
high
extremely
stress,
4,000,000
lying
only
within
group
(90–100).
Similarly,
1,000,000
Piacenza
Modena
levels
(80–90).
In
conclusion,
presents
holistic
methodology
delineating
hotspots,
providing
essential
insights
policymakers,
planners
stakeholders,
potential
enhance
overall
resilience
foster
sustainable
development
efforts.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2766 - 2766
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Anthropogenic
heat
emissions,
which
are
quantified
as
anthropogenic
flux
(AHF),
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
to
their
pronounced
impacts
on
urban
thermal
environments
and
local
climates.
However,
there
remains
a
notable
gap
in
research
regarding
the
distinctions
distribution
of
emissions
(AHEs)
along
urban–rural
gradients.
To
address
this
gap,
present
study
introduces
new
concept—the
island
(ArUHI)—where
AHF
within
areas
is
higher
than
that
background
areas.
quantitatively
describe
magnitude
spatial
extent
ArUHI
effect,
two
metrics—namely,
intensity
(ArUHII)
footprint
(ArUHIFP)—are
introduced.
We
conducted
comprehensive
across
208
cities
China
investigate
spatiotemporal
patterns
variations
gradients
during
period
2000–2016.
In
addition,
we
explored
how
complex
interactions
between
land
cover
building
form
components
affect
changes
Additionally,
analyzed
economic
zones
city
sizes
alter
footprint.
The
results
showed
97%
(201/208)
Chinese
exhibited
effect
from
2000
2016.
modeled
value
substantial
increase
nearly
fivefold,
increasing
5.55
±
0.19
W/m2
26.84
0.99
over
time.
Regarding
footprint,
analysis
revealed
that,
for
majority
(86%
or
179
out
208),
ranged
1.5
5.5
times
City
yielded
influences
values.
Building
forms
were
significantly
positively
correlated
with
AHF,
R2
values
0.94.
This
contributes
understanding
effects
driving
factors
China,
providing
valuable
insights
climate
studies
enhancing
our
surface
mechanisms.
Computational Urban Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
middle
and
lower
reaches
of
the
Yangtze
River
are
frequently
affected
by
Western
Pacific
Subtropical
High
(WPSH)
in
summer.
This
leads
to
phenomena
including
air
subsidence,
high
temperatures,
low
rainfall,
weak
winds,
all
which
affect
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect.
Currently,
there
few
studies
on
influence
WPSH
UHI
In
this
study,
we
analysed
temporal
spatial
distributions
effect
establishing
two
scenarios:
with
without
WPSH.
We
calculated
intensity
proportion
index
(UHPI)
analyse
geographical
detector
method
was
then
used
factors
influencing
UHI.
results
indicate
strong
during
day
provincial
capitals
some
developed
cities.
area
larger
under
than
years
UHPI
at
both
night,
although
more
pronounced
night.
affecting
daytime
mainly
POP
NTL,
O3
plays
a
large
role
control.
main
night
AOD,
NTL
were
control,
interactions
multi-factors
daytime,
DEM
nighttime.
It
found
that
enhanced
control
WPSH,
diurnal
differed
ultimately
provides
realistic
suggestions
for
mitigating
areas