Microclimate variation of urban heat in a small community

Pui Yun, Paulina WONG; Poh Chin LAI; Melissa HART

doi:10.1016/j.proenv.2016.09.030

Microclimate variation of urban heat in a small community

Pui Yun, Paulina WONG
, Poh Chin LAI
, Melissa HART

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Abstract

Urbanization is known to disrupt the surface energy balance of an urban area. The phenomenon of higher temperatures and thermal discomforts within a local urban setting is broadly known as the urban heat Island (UHI) effect. This research employed roadside temperature measurements to examine microclimate UHI variation in Mongkok, a small urban community of Hong Kong. Results of the spatio-temporal examination indicated diurnal and seasonal variations in the microclimate. A five-level index named the "UHI Threat Rating" was devised to offer easy interpretation of the microclimate UHI variations and facilitate identification of temperature hotspots within a small urban community.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	180-183
Number of pages	4
Journal	Procedia Environmental Sciences
Volume	36
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2016.09.030
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Subtitle of this journal issue: International Conference on Geographies of Health and Living in Cities: Making Cities Healthy for All, Healthy Cities 2016.

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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Microclimate variation of urban heat in a small community

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