Surface Heat Balance Analysis of Tainan City on March 6, 2001 Using ASTER and Formosat-2 Data

The urban heat island phenomenon occurs as a mixed result of anthropogenic heat discharge, decreased vegetation, and increased artificial impervious surfaces. To clarify the contribution of each factor to the urban heat island, it is necessary to evaluate the surface heat balance. Satellite remote s...

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Main Authors: Kato, Soushi, Yamaguchi, Yasushi, Liu, Cheng-Chien, Sun, Chen-Yi
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) 2008
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705546/