The integrated WRF/Urban modeling system and its application to monitoring urban heat island in Jakarta-Indonesia

Population growth and urbanization will impact on city development through constructions of buildings, parking lots, streets, highways and driveways. These changes lead to the Urban Heat Island (UHI), which is an important factor for future urban planning. In this context, mesoscale climate models s...

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Main Authors: Laras Tursilowati, Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo, Hiroaki Kuze, Erna Sri Adiningsih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Paraiba 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4090/juee.2012.v6n1.001009