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Utilizing Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Assessing Urban Heat Island Effects as Urban Planning Tools for Emerging Economies

Gladys Adriana Acosta Fernandez ; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería Arquitectura y Diseño, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México.; PRISMA Research Group, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México
Nayeli Montserrat Castrejon-Esparza ; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería Arquitectura y Diseño, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México.; PRISMA Research Group, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México
Sofia Morales-Inzunza ; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería Arquitectura y Diseño, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México.; PRISMA Research Group, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México
Karen Estrella Martinez-Torres ; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería Arquitectura y Diseño, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México.; PRISMA Research Group, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México
Luis Arturo Vargas-Robles ; Universidad Iberoamericana León, Departamento de Arquitectura y Diseño, Blvd. Jorge Vértiz Campero 1640, 37238, León, México
Marcos Eduardo Gonzalez-Trevizo ; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería Arquitectura y Diseño, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México.; PRISMA Research Group, C. Transpeninsular Ensenada - Tijuana 3917, 22860, Ensenada, México

Sažetak

This research investigates the use of remote sensing methods to assess the Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) phenomenon in an emerging economy city with a Mediterranean climate by using a case study of Ensenada, Mexico, specifically analyzing data from the years 2019 and 2023. With the increase in urban populations, especially in developing countries, the effects of urbanization on climate, energy, and health become more crucial. The research utilizes Landsat 8 satellite spectral images to evaluate variations in Land Surface Temperature (LST) and urban heat island intensity. Employing the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), the research uncovers substantial temperature elevations, with an average increase of 1.5 °C affecting 42.37% of the city. The northeastern region experienced significant temperature fluctuations, driven by the growth of urban areas and the decrease in green infrastructure. The research emphasizes the need to include green infrastructure, such as parks and green roofs, in urban planning to alleviate urban overheating impacts. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for ongoing surveillance via Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to direct sustainable city growth. These results provide practical insights for urban planners, government authorities, and private sector stakeholders to create policies that seek to reduce heat-related vulnerabilities.

Ključne riječi

Surface Urban Heat Island, Land Surface Temperature, Urban planning, Heat vulnerability, Remote sensing

Hrčak ID:

326800

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/326800

Datum izdavanja:

7.1.2025.

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