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Daniel Bartel - WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

DanielBartel85
2016-03-29

https://urban.melbourne/sustainability-environment/2013/08/26/urban-heat-island-effect-whats-that 3. Which are the measures you would...

UHI in Minneapolis

carrie_b
2016-03-28

Question 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area Minneapolis is 4.3 degrees hotter than rural areas in the...

UHI in Minneapolis

carrie_b
2016-03-28

Question 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area Minneapolis is 4.3 degrees hotter than rural areas in the...

Heat Island Effect - Compulsory exercise

IoliTrip
2016-03-27

San Diego up to 23 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Seattle up to 17 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Austin up to 15 °F hotter than...

Heat Island Effect - Compulsory exercise

IoliTrip
2016-03-27

San Diego up to 23 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Seattle up to 17 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Austin up to 15 °F hotter than...

Heat Island Effect

dithernaez
2016-03-27

1. Claveria St. is located near downtown area where most of the businesses and building structures are located. It is where the most of the...

Heat Island Effect

dithernaez
2016-03-27

1. Claveria St. is located near downtown area where most of the businesses and building structures are located. It is where the most of the...

IBARRA, ECUADOR

JuanAriasc22b
2016-03-27

I think that in my city I can not identify exactly what are the effects of UHI. But I have to say that at the middle o f the day,...

Heat Island Effect

DayraCoello
2016-03-26

The temperature isn’t the same but is similar in the city and in the rural areas. The UHI effects aren’t stronger in the city because...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT - ISTANBUL

Ozgedilgen
2016-03-26

Likely the other metropolitan cities all over the world, İstanbul is also facing with the heat island effect. Year by year, we recognise...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT - ISTANBUL

Ozgedilgen
2016-03-26

Likely the other metropolitan cities all over the world, İstanbul is also facing with the heat island effect. Year by year, we recognise...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT in Samara area

OlgaSapr
2016-03-25

Excess thermal effect (1.5-2 °C higher than outside) in the big city is mainly caused by: 1. The two vectors heating: infrared radiation...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT in Samara area

OlgaSapr
2016-03-25

Excess thermal effect (1.5-2 °C higher than outside) in the big city is mainly caused by: 1. The two vectors heating: infrared radiation...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT in Samara area

OlgaSapr
2016-03-25

Excess thermal effect (1.5-2 °C higher than outside) in the big city is mainly caused by: 1. The two vectors heating: infrared radiation...

Barcelona

jordibs
2016-03-23

San Diego up to 23 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Seattle up to 17 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Austin up to 15 °F hotter than...

UHI in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Alexander_Baulin
2016-03-23

New York up to 20 °F hotter than rural areas Miami up to 17 °F hotter than rural areas Los Angeles up to 27 °F hotter than rural areas

UHI in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Alexander_Baulin
2016-03-23

New York up to 20 °F hotter than rural areas Miami up to 17 °F hotter than rural areas Los Angeles up to 27 °F hotter than rural areas

UHI in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Alexander_Baulin
2016-03-23

New York up to 20 °F hotter than rural areas Miami up to 17 °F hotter than rural areas Los Angeles up to 27 °F hotter than rural areas

Bogotá temperature

JonatanAlejandroSanchez
2016-03-23

I check the temperature in three cities; Los Angeles, Denver and Washington D.C, located in the east and west coast and the other in the...

Bogotá temperature

JonatanAlejandroSanchez
2016-03-23

I check the temperature in three cities; Los Angeles, Denver and Washington D.C, located in the east and west coast and the other in the...

UHI in Hong Kong

AlexTong123
2016-03-22

We can see that the urban areas are usually covered with hard and dark paving materials with little vegetation. Rural ![Rural][1]

UHI in Hong Kong

AlexTong123
2016-03-22

We can see that the urban areas are usually covered with hard and dark paving materials with little vegetation. Rural ![Rural][1]

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Kevinsobsan
2016-03-21

- Los Angeles: 27.0°C hotter in the city than the rural area - Dallas: 19.0°C hotter in the city than the rural area - Boston: 15.0°C...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Kevinsobsan
2016-03-21

- Los Angeles: 27.0°C hotter in the city than the rural area - Dallas: 19.0°C hotter in the city than the rural area - Boston: 15.0°C...

Answer

IsabelaFerrari
2016-03-21

Albuquerque: 5.9° F Denver: 4.9° F 2. For being a sectored city, Brasília suffers from Urban Heat Islands. The commercial sector, which...

Urban Heat Island Jakarta

prasidha_agus
2016-03-19

2. I found a research (link: http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/10721IIED.pdf) that shows the difference in temperature in one part of my city can...

Urban Heat Island Jakarta

prasidha_agus
2016-03-19

2. I found a research (link: http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/10721IIED.pdf) that shows the difference in temperature in one part of my city can...

Urban Heat Island Jakarta

prasidha_agus
2016-03-19

2. I found a research (link: http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/10721IIED.pdf) that shows the difference in temperature in one part of my city can...

Portimão

NunoRio
2016-03-19

![][2] ![rural area][3] 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?

Portimão

NunoRio
2016-03-19

![][2] ![rural area][3] 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?

Portimão

NunoRio
2016-03-19

![][2] ![rural area][3] 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?

Bogotá, Colombia

Felipefon14
2016-03-18

Although currently Bogota has incipient measures and studies of UHI, it has been noticeable for the population that the temperature in the...

Bogotá, Colombia

Felipefon14
2016-03-18

Although currently Bogota has incipient measures and studies of UHI, it has been noticeable for the population that the temperature in the...

UHI in Mexico City

AlexandraHuescaCadena
2016-03-18

The climate in Mexico City varies greatly throughout the seasons, from intense cold to intense heat and sun all day with long weeks of...

Urban Climate-Warsaw

KasiaDz
2016-03-18

In my city I noticed that temperature in city center is much higer than in rural space around city. The average annual temerature in city...

Urban Climate-Warsaw

KasiaDz
2016-03-18

In my city I noticed that temperature in city center is much higer than in rural space around city. The average annual temerature in city...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

Urban Climate 1 - Stockholm / Abu Dhabi

alexandercochrane
2016-03-18

**Image 1** shows the mean yearly temperature in Sweden over time. Red bars show temperatures above average and blue bars show...

UHI Buenos Aires

AgustinaFaifer
2016-03-18

The City of Buenos Aires has an average annual temperature of 18ºC (64°F) and is 1.5 to 3.5 ºC degrees hotter than the surrounding...

UHI Buenos Aires

AgustinaFaifer
2016-03-18

The City of Buenos Aires has an average annual temperature of 18ºC (64°F) and is 1.5 to 3.5 ºC degrees hotter than the surrounding...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

kartikjee
2016-03-18

checked 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? solar radiation and long wave radiations effect

SOBRAL - CEARÁ

wislenpv
2016-03-16

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Sobral is located in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Situated...

SOBRAL - CEARÁ

wislenpv
2016-03-16

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Sobral is located in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Situated...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise: DC Metro Area

chenray
2016-03-16

2) I have not experienced the "urban heat effect". I don't go to the urban areas of the DC region often during peak times (e.g. rush...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise: DC Metro Area

chenray
2016-03-16

2) I have not experienced the "urban heat effect". I don't go to the urban areas of the DC region often during peak times (e.g. rush...

UHI effects_ Torremolinos

Ingrid_Vargas
2016-03-16

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Torremolinos is a town with approximately 67.000...

UHI effects_ Torremolinos

Ingrid_Vargas
2016-03-16

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Torremolinos is a town with approximately 67.000...

Washington Metropolitan Area UHI

arqpablomartinez
2016-03-15

*"Washington D.C. has the sixth most intense urban heat island in the U.S., out of 60 cities investigated in a report by Climate Central....

Washington Metropolitan Area UHI

arqpablomartinez
2016-03-15

*"Washington D.C. has the sixth most intense urban heat island in the U.S., out of 60 cities investigated in a report by Climate Central....

Washington Metropolitan Area UHI

arqpablomartinez
2016-03-15

*"Washington D.C. has the sixth most intense urban heat island in the U.S., out of 60 cities investigated in a report by Climate Central....

UHI - Prague

Sylvusik
2016-03-15

Prague is the biggest city in Czech Republic with more than 1 250 000 inhabitants. The annual average UHI intensity is 2,2 °C (1991-2012)....

UHI - Prague

Sylvusik
2016-03-15

Prague is the biggest city in Czech Republic with more than 1 250 000 inhabitants. The annual average UHI intensity is 2,2 °C (1991-2012)....

UHI - Prague

Sylvusik
2016-03-15

Prague is the biggest city in Czech Republic with more than 1 250 000 inhabitants. The annual average UHI intensity is 2,2 °C (1991-2012)....

City of Fresno

wit101
2016-03-15

2. The main UHI effects in Fresno is downtown is an old town and the building was built mostly with concretes that absorb heat from the sun...

UHI in Pécs

Tibiti
2016-03-15

If I know well in Austria -which is our neighboring country- flat roofs have to be completed as a green roof. I think it is a good...

COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

IngridPerez_ip
2016-03-15

Los Angeles: 27.0°,average 2.4 ° Detroit: 22.0°,average 3.8 ° New York: 20.0°,average 2.7°

Vitória - Heat Island Effect

Anderson_Azevedo
2016-03-15

In my hometown, the heating in urban areas became stronger in the last decade in accord to recent meteorological studies, which shows...

Vitória - Heat Island Effect

Anderson_Azevedo
2016-03-15

In my hometown, the heating in urban areas became stronger in the last decade in accord to recent meteorological studies, which shows...

COMPULSORY EXCERSICE N.2

msaz91
2016-03-14

I don't think the UHI effect has been studied or even considered in my city. I live in a very nice and small city that has a lot of green...

Natural climate effects vs. man made

eribar
2016-03-14

I don't know if it is UHI effect, but I try comparing Sion (at 482 masl) and Aigle (at 381 masl). Sion is hotter of 0.3°C than Aigle (10.1...

Natural climate effects vs. man made

eribar
2016-03-14

I don't know if it is UHI effect, but I try comparing Sion (at 482 masl) and Aigle (at 381 masl). Sion is hotter of 0.3°C than Aigle (10.1...

Compulsory Exercise

biancanasser
2016-03-14

![Campinas][1] Campinas is the city where I live. With more than 1 milion of on inhabitants, it is a very polluted city. Here we can...

Compulsory Exercise

biancanasser
2016-03-14

![Campinas][1] Campinas is the city where I live. With more than 1 milion of on inhabitants, it is a very polluted city. Here we can...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Raul9
2016-03-14

Aguascalientes city is part of a developing country that has the potential of being a developed country; Mexico. As a part of it...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Raul9
2016-03-14

Aguascalientes city is part of a developing country that has the potential of being a developed country; Mexico. As a part of it...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Raul9
2016-03-14

Aguascalientes city is part of a developing country that has the potential of being a developed country; Mexico. As a part of it...

Week 4- Compulsory Exercises answers

DanielMunarC
2016-03-14

According the website "urbanheatisland.com/toronto", the city of Toronto has increase its Heat island area in almost 20 years. Toronto has...

Week 4- Compulsory Exercises answers

DanielMunarC
2016-03-14

According the website "urbanheatisland.com/toronto", the city of Toronto has increase its Heat island area in almost 20 years. Toronto has...

Week 4- Compulsory Exercises answers

DanielMunarC
2016-03-14

According the website "urbanheatisland.com/toronto", the city of Toronto has increase its Heat island area in almost 20 years. Toronto has...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Henriques
2016-03-14

Boston: 15.0° HOTTER IN THE CITY THAN IN NEARBY RURAL AREAS 1.3° CITY SUMMERS ARE HOTTER THAN IN RURAL AREAS

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Henriques
2016-03-14

Boston: 15.0° HOTTER IN THE CITY THAN IN NEARBY RURAL AREAS 1.3° CITY SUMMERS ARE HOTTER THAN IN RURAL AREAS

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

The Urban Forest of Aberystwyth

KristiyanPeev
2016-03-13

In the US there is a significant Urban heat island (UHI) effect in all 60 cities measured, with some more severe than others. On average...

Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas

Eder_Silva
2016-03-13

Victoria is a city that has all the basic services for society , live comfortably. It is a city that is growing , because it is not very...

UHI effects

GeorgiosKokolakis
2016-03-13

Las Vegas (7.3°F) Albuquerque (5.9°F Denver (4.9°F) Portland (4.8°F) Louisville (4.8°F) Washington, D.C. (4.7°F) Kansas City (4.6°F)...

Week 4 - compulsory Exercise: Heat island effect

GabrielRGuedes
2016-03-13

Normally, the temperature is the same in the city and in the rural areas, some days may be a difference of 1ºC. I think this fact is due...

WEEK 4 - HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

sharanm93
2016-03-13

UHI Effects [Urban] - Dallas, Texas. ![Dallas, U.S.A - Downtown][1] (i) The summer heat in Dallas is 19 degrees hotter in the city than in...

WEEK 4 - HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

sharanm93
2016-03-13

UHI Effects [Urban] - Dallas, Texas. ![Dallas, U.S.A - Downtown][1] (i) The summer heat in Dallas is 19 degrees hotter in the city than in...

NEW DELHI- UHI

ArchitectAyushi
2016-03-12

![ - Urban city ][2]

NEW DELHI- UHI

ArchitectAyushi
2016-03-12

![ - Urban city ][2]

NEW DELHI- UHI

ArchitectAyushi
2016-03-12

![ - Urban city ][2]

Puerto Vallarta - UHI Effects

Raul_AJ
2016-03-12

**2.- UHI Effects in Puerto Vallarta:** - Higher temperature sentation due to less vegetation and therefore, more exposure to sun...

Puerto Vallarta - UHI Effects

Raul_AJ
2016-03-12

**2.- UHI Effects in Puerto Vallarta:** - Higher temperature sentation due to less vegetation and therefore, more exposure to sun...

UHI in Cd. Victoria, Mexico

jorgeream
2016-03-12

Considering my city is a very small town with no tall buildings (there are only like 3 or 4 tall buildings which are far one from...

UHI in Cd. Victoria, Mexico

jorgeream
2016-03-12

Considering my city is a very small town with no tall buildings (there are only like 3 or 4 tall buildings which are far one from...

COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

sol_cis
2016-03-11

1.Done 2. Alteration in the rates of precipitations causing floods. ![][1]

COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

sol_cis
2016-03-11

1.Done 2. Alteration in the rates of precipitations causing floods. ![][1]

Week 4 - Compulsory Exercise

TheGonzales
2016-03-11

----------------------------- - Dallas: up to 19.0F, average 3.8F - Denver: up to 23.0F, average 4.9F, 3rd biggest difference

Week 4 - Compulsory Exercise

TheGonzales
2016-03-11

----------------------------- - Dallas: up to 19.0F, average 3.8F - Denver: up to 23.0F, average 4.9F, 3rd biggest difference

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

mark700
2016-03-11

2 Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? Comparing to large US cities and its temperature differences,...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

mark700
2016-03-11

2 Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? Comparing to large US cities and its temperature differences,...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

Compulsory Exercise

lillian-krishen_99
2016-03-11

Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? UHI results in: • Thermal discomfort (both indoor and outdoor) and...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT - CÓRDOBA (Argentina)

MateoUnamuno
2016-03-10

Done 2- **Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The main UHI effects that i can identify in Córdoba are...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT - CÓRDOBA (Argentina)

MateoUnamuno
2016-03-10

Done 2- **Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The main UHI effects that i can identify in Córdoba are...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT - CÓRDOBA (Argentina)

MateoUnamuno
2016-03-10

Done 2- **Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The main UHI effects that i can identify in Córdoba are...

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT EXERCISE

justshonuff
2016-03-10

![Lagos Traffic][2] ![Rural][3] **COMPARISON**

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT EXERCISE

justshonuff
2016-03-10

![Lagos Traffic][2] ![Rural][3] **COMPARISON**

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT EXERCISE

justshonuff
2016-03-10

![Lagos Traffic][2] ![Rural][3] **COMPARISON**

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT EXERCISE

justshonuff
2016-03-10

![Lagos Traffic][2] ![Rural][3] **COMPARISON**

Compulsory exercise anwers

Afsalles
2016-03-09

-Up to 23o hotter in the city than nearby rural areas; -Average 4.9o city summer are hotter than rural areas; -26 more days above 90 oF...

Compulsory exercise anwers

Afsalles
2016-03-09

-Up to 23o hotter in the city than nearby rural areas; -Average 4.9o city summer are hotter than rural areas; -26 more days above 90 oF...

Heat island effect

Ariadnacavazos
2016-03-09

Las Vegas (7.3°F) Denver (4.9°F) Portland (4.8°F)

Heat island effect

Ariadnacavazos
2016-03-09

Las Vegas (7.3°F) Denver (4.9°F) Portland (4.8°F)

Urban Heat Island

Valerializeth
2016-03-08

CITY Average hotter in city than the rural areas. HOUSTON 1.3° NEW YORK 2.7°

Heat Island Effect

Carlosbenites12
2016-03-08

I live in Trujillo, the climate is humid and temperate but the climate change has increased more the temperature making this summer the...

Heat Island Effect

Carlosbenites12
2016-03-08

I live in Trujillo, the climate is humid and temperate but the climate change has increased more the temperature making this summer the...

Maringá - Brazil

JeanneVersari
2016-03-08

In order of the site ranking, according to all the temperatures differences: degrees hotter in the city than nearby rural areas; degrees...

Maringá - Brazil

JeanneVersari
2016-03-08

In order of the site ranking, according to all the temperatures differences: degrees hotter in the city than nearby rural areas; degrees...

Maringá - Brazil

JeanneVersari
2016-03-08

In order of the site ranking, according to all the temperatures differences: degrees hotter in the city than nearby rural areas; degrees...

heat island effect

dcaroserrano
2016-03-08

3-There should be integral urban developments that include efficient and sufficient public transport networks. Improve the construction...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

eddywaty
2016-03-08

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** I live in Jakarta and it is now 89 degrees F, while...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

eddywaty
2016-03-08

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** I live in Jakarta and it is now 89 degrees F, while...

Week 4 - Compulsory Exercise: Heat Island Effect

Avelaz
2016-03-08

. Traffic is one of the main UHI effects. This is the effect of a null and poorly planned urban system. . Over construction. Actually the...

Week 4 - Compulsory Exercise: Heat Island Effect

Avelaz
2016-03-08

. Traffic is one of the main UHI effects. This is the effect of a null and poorly planned urban system. . Over construction. Actually the...

Santo Domingo-Ecuador

pelogata
2016-03-07

-Wind low velocities. -The city center is significantly warmer than the surrounding rural area and the suburbs, especially in the evening....

Santo Domingo-Ecuador

pelogata
2016-03-07

-Wind low velocities. -The city center is significantly warmer than the surrounding rural area and the suburbs, especially in the evening....

Week 4 - Heat island effect (Washington, D.C.)

poeticphoebe
2016-03-07

![Washington, city center][1] Figure 4 in Climate Central’s report illustrates example of Washington, D.C. of the temperature dependence...

Week 4 - Heat island effect (Washington, D.C.)

poeticphoebe
2016-03-07

![Washington, city center][1] Figure 4 in Climate Central’s report illustrates example of Washington, D.C. of the temperature dependence...

Week 4 - Heat island effect (Washington, D.C.)

poeticphoebe
2016-03-07

![Washington, city center][1] Figure 4 in Climate Central’s report illustrates example of Washington, D.C. of the temperature dependence...

UHI in Tel Aviv

Yael_Nidam
2016-03-07

Tel aviv is a dense city with little greenery within the city center and abundant hardscape. The buildings to not cast much shadow on the...

UHI in Tel Aviv

Yael_Nidam
2016-03-07

Tel aviv is a dense city with little greenery within the city center and abundant hardscape. The buildings to not cast much shadow on the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (Belgrade, Serbia)

vrle
2016-03-07

Measured UHI effect in Belgrade is moderate compared to other, bigger cities. The city still has lots of green areas, parks and rivers near...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (Belgrade, Serbia)

vrle
2016-03-07

Measured UHI effect in Belgrade is moderate compared to other, bigger cities. The city still has lots of green areas, parks and rivers near...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (Belgrade, Serbia)

vrle
2016-03-07

Measured UHI effect in Belgrade is moderate compared to other, bigger cities. The city still has lots of green areas, parks and rivers near...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (Belgrade, Serbia)

vrle
2016-03-07

Measured UHI effect in Belgrade is moderate compared to other, bigger cities. The city still has lots of green areas, parks and rivers near...

WEEK 4- HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

ElisendaMassot
2016-03-07

**2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Nowadays, I live in a small village in the north-east of...

WEEK 4- HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

ElisendaMassot
2016-03-07

**2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Nowadays, I live in a small village in the north-east of...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

flaviaesper
2016-03-07

The configuration of the city of Joinville shows a large urbanized area, but with considerable green areas in the inserts near the center....

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

flaviaesper
2016-03-07

The configuration of the city of Joinville shows a large urbanized area, but with considerable green areas in the inserts near the center....

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

flaviaesper
2016-03-07

The configuration of the city of Joinville shows a large urbanized area, but with considerable green areas in the inserts near the center....

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

flaviaesper
2016-03-07

The configuration of the city of Joinville shows a large urbanized area, but with considerable green areas in the inserts near the center....

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

flaviaesper
2016-03-07

The configuration of the city of Joinville shows a large urbanized area, but with considerable green areas in the inserts near the center....

UHI Mexico City

Arpelaez
2016-03-07

To provide data and information we looked for different meteorological station, the first one of the Mexico City (Tacubaya Meteorological...

UHI Mexico City

Arpelaez
2016-03-07

To provide data and information we looked for different meteorological station, the first one of the Mexico City (Tacubaya Meteorological...

UHI Mexico City

Arpelaez
2016-03-07

To provide data and information we looked for different meteorological station, the first one of the Mexico City (Tacubaya Meteorological...

UHI Mexico City

Arpelaez
2016-03-07

To provide data and information we looked for different meteorological station, the first one of the Mexico City (Tacubaya Meteorological...

Week 4: Zurich

elyaskazmi
2016-03-07

Image 1: city center ![][1] Image 2: surroundings

Heat Island Effect in Singapore

PriscillaSetiabudhi
2016-03-07

Singapore, the place where I currently resid, is classified as tropical rainforest climate which always warm and wet. The temperature...

UHI - Shanghai

Madalina_Iordan
2016-03-07

Contrary to many beliefs, some studies and reports show how in the last 15 years, through new policies, Shanghai government tried to...

UHI - Shanghai

Madalina_Iordan
2016-03-07

Contrary to many beliefs, some studies and reports show how in the last 15 years, through new policies, Shanghai government tried to...

UHI Ottawa Assignment

jswee
2016-03-07

Now that you saw the significant effect of UHI  in the US cities, can you provide data and information for your own place of residence? In...

Boston Urban 15% hotter then rural

bigfigyogi
2016-03-06

[1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14572903355293568.jpg

Het Island Effect

Victor_Pescador
2016-03-06

-Folowing the investigation lead by Romero L. et all, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has a very stable climate, allthough, the heat island...

Het Island Effect

Victor_Pescador
2016-03-06

-Folowing the investigation lead by Romero L. et all, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has a very stable climate, allthough, the heat island...

Coconut Creek

Andresc961
2016-03-06

My place of residence the City of Coconut Creek used to be a agricultural town with a lot of farms, but in the past couple of years the...

Coconut Creek

Andresc961
2016-03-06

My place of residence the City of Coconut Creek used to be a agricultural town with a lot of farms, but in the past couple of years the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

VIVICARDLOOR
2016-03-06

Done. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? The main effects of UHI in my area is the phenomenon of the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

VIVICARDLOOR
2016-03-06

Done. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? The main effects of UHI in my area is the phenomenon of the...

UHI Effects - Mexico

KarlaRM
2016-03-06

The following map shows the two images. The first one is the average temperature for the different states in Mexico. The second image is...

UHI Effects - Mexico

KarlaRM
2016-03-06

The following map shows the two images. The first one is the average temperature for the different states in Mexico. The second image is...

UHI Effects - Mexico

KarlaRM
2016-03-06

The following map shows the two images. The first one is the average temperature for the different states in Mexico. The second image is...

UHI Effects - Mexico

KarlaRM
2016-03-06

The following map shows the two images. The first one is the average temperature for the different states in Mexico. The second image is...

UHI effects - Brazil

MILENAMELO
2016-03-05

I live in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, Brazil. The climate is tropical moist. The annual average is 25.8°C, só it's always hot in...

UHI effects - Brazil

MILENAMELO
2016-03-05

I live in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, Brazil. The climate is tropical moist. The annual average is 25.8°C, só it's always hot in...

UHI and Its Effects in Istanbul.

alaahasanen
2016-03-05

Istanbul is the largest city of turkey with population well over 7 millions. Figure 1 shows the population of Istanbul from 1927 to 199....

UHI and Its Effects in Istanbul.

alaahasanen
2016-03-05

Istanbul is the largest city of turkey with population well over 7 millions. Figure 1 shows the population of Istanbul from 1927 to 199....

UHI and Its Effects in Istanbul.

alaahasanen
2016-03-05

Istanbul is the largest city of turkey with population well over 7 millions. Figure 1 shows the population of Istanbul from 1927 to 199....

UHI and Its Effects in Istanbul.

alaahasanen
2016-03-05

Istanbul is the largest city of turkey with population well over 7 millions. Figure 1 shows the population of Istanbul from 1927 to 199....

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

DominikRVR
2016-03-05

Done. **2.Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The first picture displays a map of Munich with the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

DominikRVR
2016-03-05

Done. **2.Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The first picture displays a map of Munich with the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

DominikRVR
2016-03-05

Done. **2.Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The first picture displays a map of Munich with the...

WEEK 4 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

DominikRVR
2016-03-05

Done. **2.Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** The first picture displays a map of Munich with the...

UHI and Its Effects in Guwahati!!

sujata_hazarika
2016-03-05

Ans. The city of Guwahati is a small scale city and is still in its developing stage. However, the effects of UHI is gradually become...

UHI and Its Effects in Guwahati!!

sujata_hazarika
2016-03-05

Ans. The city of Guwahati is a small scale city and is still in its developing stage. However, the effects of UHI is gradually become...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise

jaybee84
2016-03-04

NOTE: although I currently live in Bunbury, for the purposes of this exercise I will refer to my former residence of Perth (capital city)...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise

jaybee84
2016-03-04

NOTE: although I currently live in Bunbury, for the purposes of this exercise I will refer to my former residence of Perth (capital city)...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise

jaybee84
2016-03-04

NOTE: although I currently live in Bunbury, for the purposes of this exercise I will refer to my former residence of Perth (capital city)...

Week 4 Compulsory Exercise

jaybee84
2016-03-04

NOTE: although I currently live in Bunbury, for the purposes of this exercise I will refer to my former residence of Perth (capital city)...

Heat island effect

TereDiazRomo
2016-03-04

• Las Vegas • Albuquerque • Denver

Heat island effect

TereDiazRomo
2016-03-04

• Las Vegas • Albuquerque • Denver

Karlsruhe

Argoscristian
2016-03-03

Well, I live in an area in my city that has a predominant green structure. In comparison with the center of the city at all seasons of the...

Karlsruhe

Argoscristian
2016-03-03

Well, I live in an area in my city that has a predominant green structure. In comparison with the center of the city at all seasons of the...

Karlsruhe

Argoscristian
2016-03-03

Well, I live in an area in my city that has a predominant green structure. In comparison with the center of the city at all seasons of the...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

The particular case of Las Vegas

nesfog
2016-03-03

The top 10 cities with the most intense summer urban heat islands (average daily urban-rural temperature differences) over the past 10...

Ghent-Belgium

DimitrisVTria
2016-03-02

The measures that I would take is to make the city as green as possible. This will provide natural shading to every area and at the same...