Combining Satellite Data and Spatial Analysis to Assess the UHI Amplitude and Structure within Urban Areas: The Case of Moroccan Cities

Combining Satellite Data and Spatial Analysis to Assess the UHI Amplitude and Structure within Urban Areas: The Case of Moroccan Cities

Landsat-8 surface temperature and the European Space Agency land cover are used to assess the impact of land cover on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Urban Heat Sink (UHS). We analyzed five Moroccan cities selected for their different local climate, size, and typology during summer at three differen...

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Main Authors: Laila El Ghazouani, Lahouari Bounoua, Joseph Nigro, Majid Mansour, Hassan Radoine, Hanane Souidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Urban Science
Subjects:
UHI
UHS
LST
architecture
Landsat
land cover
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/5/3/67

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