Study on the Urban Heat Island(UHI) using Remote Sensing data

  • Kyung, H.M. (Institute of Satellite Information Science, Pukyong University) ;
  • Kim, Y.S. (Department of Satellite Information Science, Pukyong University) ;
  • Park, K.W. (Institute of Satellite Information Science, Pukyong University)
  • Published : 2003.11.03

Abstract

Analysis of UHI in Busan region using Landsat TM data. Between 1987 and 1997 surface temperature increased clearly. Land usage of Busan is construed that instigate UHI changing into industry and commerce area. Also, intensity of UHI in surface temperature appeared strongly in industrial area and business area. On the contrary, residential area, mountain area, suburb area did not appear strongly.

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