Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management · 2021 · 20 citations · 93 references
ArchitectureLand-use PlanningUrban PlanningGreen InfrastructureLand Use PlanningLandscape PlanningGreen SpaceHeat Island MitigationLand UseMicroclimate DesignUrban ClimateUrban Heat IslandsCoolingHeat Mitigation By Green SpaceLandscape CoolingLandscape-based CoolingUrban GreeningUrban Heat Island EffectsUrban Heat Island IntensityUrban Heat Island Mitigation
The cooling effect of green infrastructure (GI) is becoming a hot topic on mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Alterations to the green space are a viable solution for reducing land surface temperature (LST), yet few studies provide specific guidance for landscape planning adapted to the different regions. This paper proposed and defined the landscape complexity and the threshold value of cooling effect (TVoE). Results find that: (1) GI provides a better cooling effect in the densely built-up area than the green belt; (2) GI with a simple form, aggregated configuration, and low patch density had a better cooling intensity; (3) In the densely built-up area, TVoE of the forest area is 4.5 ha, while in the green belt, TVoE of the forest and grassland area is 9 ha and 2.25 ha. These conclusions will help the planners to reduce LST effectively, and employ environmentally sustainable planning.
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Edward Simpson · Nature · 1949 · 14K citations · Full text
Thermal remote sensing of urban climates
James Voogt, T. R. Oke · Remote Sensing of Environment · 2003 · 3.1K citations