Sentences with phrase «on heat island intensity»
«Not just whether cities have high - density development, but how the built infrastructure is connected — and disconnected by green spaces — has a great impact on heat island intensity,» said study co-author Marshall Shepherd, the UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences.
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A University of Georgia study using a new method for calculating urban heat island intensities clarifies the conflict on whether urban density or sprawl amplify these effects more.
They actually say something different:» For example, most mid-latitude studies show that the heat island intensity (the difference between the temperature of the warmest location in the city and the background rural value) of the near surface air layer reaches its maximum a few hours after sunset on calm.
I was surprised to say the least to find that the paper reports that the models found a maximum heat island intensity «towards or at the end of the «night»» justifying the Parker focus on Tmin.