Surface Heat Balance Analysis of Tainan City on March 6, 2001 Using ASTER and Formosat-2 Data

Surface Heat Balance Analysis of Tainan City on March 6, 2001 Using ASTER and Formosat-2 Data

The urban heat island phenomenon occurs as a mixed result of anthropogenic heat discharge, decreased vegetation, and increased artificial impervious surfaces. To clarify the contribution of each factor to the urban heat island, it is necessary to evaluate the surface heat balance. Satellite remote s...

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Main Authors: Chen-Yi Sun, Cheng-Chien Liu, Yasushi Yamaguchi, Soushi Kato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2008-09-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
ASTER
Formosat-2
land surface classification
storage heat flux
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/8/9/6026/

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