Study of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Using Remote Sensing Data/Techniques: A Systematic Review

Urban Heat Islands (UHI) consist of the occurrence of higher temperatures in urbanized areas when compared to rural areas. During the warmer seasons, this effect can lead to thermal discomfort, higher energy consumption, and aggravated pollution effects. The application of Remote Sensing (RS) data/t...

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Main Authors: Cátia Rodrigues de Almeida, Ana Cláudia Teodoro, Artur Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Environments
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/8/10/105