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Displaying 11 of about 11 results… and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water … temperatures relative to outlying areas. These pockets of heat are referred to as “heat islands.” The rapid growth of urban populations, the …
… The rapid growth of urban populations, the urban heat island (UHI) effect, and a potential increase in the … health risks of sensitive urban populations to extreme heat and the effective means of mitigating impacts of heatwaves. According to the US EPA, urban heat islands affect energy consumption, elevate greenhouse …
… frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe and … frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe …
… water quality Active and passive sensing of ocean winds, wave fields and propagation Spaceborne observations of … water quality Active and passive sensing of ocean winds, wave fields and propagation Spaceborne observations of …
… such as disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, excessive heat, airborne allergens, and low air quality. In this … outcomes, followed by lectures on pollen dispersal and heat stress mitigation. Two homework assignments will give … such as disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, excessive heat, airborne allergens, and low air quality. In this …
… and disaster management using remotely-sensed data Tsunami wave simulation Cyclones Development of early warning system … and disaster management using remotely-sensed data Tsunami wave simulation Cyclones Development of early warning system …
… technologies. For example, the session 'GeoAgri- a new wave of farming' will highlight issues such as - Integration … technologies. For example, the session 'GeoAgri- a new wave of farming' will highlight issues such as - Integration …
… urban areas, driven by hazards such as increasing extreme heat, fluvial flooding and sea-level rise. These hazards can … urban areas, driven by hazards such as increasing extreme heat, fluvial flooding and sea-level rise. These hazards can …
… including tropical cyclones, flooding, wildfires, and heat stress. The training will also include access of … including tropical cyclones, flooding, wildfires, and heat stress. The training will also include access of …
… ventilation and also to reduce air pollution as well as heat pollution by actively promoting urban ventilation. The … ventilation and also to reduce air pollution as well as heat pollution by actively promoting urban ventilation. The …
… aperture radar, etc.); and Satellite derived air-sea heat and gas fluxes. Please submit your short abstract … aperture radar, etc.); and Satellite derived air-sea heat and gas fluxes. Please submit your short abstract …