Urban climates and heat islands: albedo, evapotranspiration, and anthropogenic heat
Publication Type
Journal Article
Author
DOI
Abstract
As an introduction to this special issue on urban heat islands and cool communities, this paper reviews some of the characteristics of urban climates and the causes and effects of urban heat islands. In particular, the impacts of surface albedo, evapotranspiration, and anthropogenic heating on the near-surface climate are discussed. Numerical simulations and field measurements indicate that increasing albedo and vegetation cover can be effective in reducing the surface and air temperatures near the ground.
Journal
Energy and Buildings
Volume
25
Year of Publication
1997
Notes
0378-7788Added to JabRef: 2010.04.21
Organization
Building Technologies Department, Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, Heat Island, Windows and Envelope Materials