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Urban Heat Island

Surface Properties, Vegetation & Anthropogenic Heat Model

Urban Structure

60%
0.50
15m

Vegetation

15%
20%

Surface Properties

0.15

Climate Conditions

600
30
25°C

Mitigation Scenarios

Key Factors

  • Albedo: Lower reflectivity = more heat
  • Vegetation: Evapotranspiration cools air
  • Building mass: Stores heat during day
  • Traffic/Industry: Anthropogenic heat
Cool
Hot
Hour
12:00
UHI Intensity
+0°C
Max Urban Temp
0°C
Cooling Effect
0°C

Analysis

Run the simulation to observe the urban heat island effect...