Infrared thermography and urban temperature patterns
- 1 March 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Remote Sensing
- Vol. 13 (5), 869-879
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01431169208904160
Abstract
A thermal scanner in the 2-μm waveband is used for airborne studies of urban temperature patterns. The urban geometry is modelled by the Sky View-Factor (SVF). Comparisons of surface temperature and SVF show a good correlation. The largest difference in surface temperature (4°C) was recorded between dense canyons and open areas. Ground measurements correspond well with the temperature calculated from the infrared images. Different examples of inlra-urban thermal variations and the utility of the instrument and software for the determination of differences in temperature arc discussed.Keywords
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