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SURFACE URBAN HEAT ISLAND
SURFACE URBAN HEAT ISLAND
SURFACE URBAN HEAT ISLAND
SURFACE URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Technology description
The SUHI (Surface Urban Heat Island) algorithmes evaluates urban heat islands by analyzing ground temperature data, generating an index from 0 to 100. Higher values indicate greater UHI exposure, pinpointing critical zones impacted by human activities like transportation and urbanization. This layer aids in healthcare, transportation planning, energy management, and retail location decisions, providing essential data for mitigating heat-related risks and optimizing infrastructure.
Uses scenario
The SUHI layer helps predict areas with potential heat-related health risks, guiding medical preparedness and public health campaigns. By identifying high-risk zones, healthcare providers can ensure timely interventions, such as setting up cooling centers and distributing water.
Plan heat-resistant infrastructure by using the SUHI layer to identify heat-prone zones. This minimizes road and track degradation, ensuring safe and durable transportation networks. Materials and designs that withstand high temperatures can be strategically implemented.
Forecast peak energy demands in heat-affected areas using the SUHI layer. This ensures grid stability and efficient energy distribution, preventing outages and managing resources effectively, particularly during heatwaves.
Use the SUHI layer to determine optimal business locations by considering foot traffic and urban heat comfort. Businesses can enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency by situating themselves in cooler areas.
Design cooler urban environments using the SUHI layer to identify critical heat zones. Implement green infrastructure, reflective materials, and cooling strategies to mitigate UHI effects and improve urban living conditions.
Tech basis
Map that offers high spatial resolution data on Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) expressed in Index
Access high-resolution Land Surface Temperature (LST) data at 10-meter accuracy in Celsius (°C) with our tool.
The Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) layer assesses the Urban Heat Island effect, highlighting urban areas that are warmer than their rural surroundings.
The Albedo layer measures surface reflectivity, indicating the percentage of sunlight that is reflected into space.
The Heatwave Risk map integrates temperature data (hazard), population demographics (exposure), and area morphology (vulnerability) to generate a risk index ranging from 0 to 100.
The Park Cool Islands (PCI) layer distinguishes urban parks based on their cooling effects, categorizing them into Major and Minor Cool Islands.
The Microclimatic Performance Index (MPI) evaluates the effectiveness of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) in combating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.
The Carbon Storage layer quantifies CO2 absorption by vegetation, offering a detailed view of nature's impact on atmospheric carbon reduction.
The Tree Cover Density (TCD) layer accurately depicts the percentage of an area covered by tree canopy, ranging from 0 to 100%.
Latitudo 40 is an innovative startup in the field of Earth Observation, born from the passion, expertise, and experience of a team united by a common goal: to improve the planet through satellite technologies. We define ourselves as a lean organization, basing our success on the principles of user-centered design.
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