Uploaded on 2020-04-14 by Sara

1. Check the temperature differences in US cities Checked 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? changes in the LST values of the different land use types in Riyadh. The trends of some of the indices require attention. There is a need for further study to derive the LST rather than using the at-satellite brightness. Also, population data of the study area can be used to analyse the exposure of the populace to high temperatures 3. Which are the measures you would propose? Different mitigation measures should be introduced to abate the negative trends. The recent initiative to design road centrelines with greenery might be useful in reducing UHI effects in Riyadh. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? Yes