Heat island effect definition
Heat island effect means local air and surface temperatures that are higher than nearby natural areas as a result of heat absorbing surfaces at a site;
Heat island effect means warmer temperatures in urban areas compared to the adjacent rural areas as a result of solar energy retention on constructed surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, parking lots and buildings. “Impervious” means the condition of surfaces that do not permit the passage of liquids.
Heat island effect means warmer temperatures in urban areas compared to the adjacent rural areas as a result of solar energy retention on constructed surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, parking lots and buildings.
More Definitions of Heat island effect
Heat island effect means local air and surface temperatures that are higher than
Heat island effect means an elevated temperature over (6)
Heat island effect means the effect of increased temperatures in urbanized areas caused by structures, such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure, that absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as farms, forests, and water bodies.