Influences of Urban Expansion on Urban Heat Island in Beijing during 1989–2010
Joint Authors
Qiao, Zhi
Xu, Xinliang
Zhang, Lixiao
Tian, Guangjin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Beijing has experienced rapid urbanization and associated urban heat island (UHI) effects.
This study aimed at analyzing the impact of urban form on UHI in Beijing using TM/ETM images between 1989 and 2010.
Spatial analysis was proposed to explore the relationships between area, compactness ratio, the gravity centers of urban land, and UHI.
The UHI in Beijing spatially represented a “NE-SW” spindle.
The land surface temperature (LST) was higher in south than in north.
Urban Heat Island Ratio Index (URI) was well interrelated with urban land area in different zones.
Under the similar urban land area condition, UHI and compactness ratio of urban land were in positive correlation.
The moving direction of the UHI gravity center was basically in agreement with urban land sprawl.
The encroachment of urban land on suburban land is the leading source of UHI effect.
The results suggest that urban design based on urban form would be effective for regulating the thermal environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qiao, Zhi& Tian, Guangjin& Zhang, Lixiao& Xu, Xinliang. 2014. Influences of Urban Expansion on Urban Heat Island in Beijing during 1989–2010. Advances in Meteorology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qiao, Zhi…[et al.]. Influences of Urban Expansion on Urban Heat Island in Beijing during 1989–2010. Advances in Meteorology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452955
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qiao, Zhi& Tian, Guangjin& Zhang, Lixiao& Xu, Xinliang. Influences of Urban Expansion on Urban Heat Island in Beijing during 1989–2010. Advances in Meteorology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452955
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452955