%T Correlation analysis of surface temperature of rooftops and streetscapes and urban heat island effect: case study of central Sydney
%A Ehsan Sharifi
%A Steffen Lehmann



%D 2015
%J Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering
%K Urban heat islands, %K Open spaces, %K Heat stress, %K Climate change mitigation, %K Waste minimization
%N 1
%P 3-11
%R 10.4090/juee.2015.v9n1.003011
%U https://apo.org.au/node/243686
%V 9
%X Cities are frequently experiencing artificial heat stress, known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The UHI effect is commonly present in cities due to increased urbanization, where anthropogenic heat and human modifications have altered the characteristics of surfaces and atmosphere. Urban structure, land cover and metabolism are underlined as UHI key contributors and can result in higher urban densities being up to 10°C hotter compared to their peri-urban surroundings.
%9 Journal article