Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in Megacity Tehran
Cities demonstrate higher nocturnal temperatures than surrounding rural areas, which is called “urban heat island” (UHI) effect. Climate change projections also indicate increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which will intensify the UHI effect. As megacity Tehran is affected by seve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Meteorology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/547974 |