Spatial Changes of Urban Heat Island Formation in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka: Implications for Sustainability Planning
The formation of surface urban heat islands (SUHIs) can cause significant adverse impacts on the quality of living in urban areas. Monitoring the spatial patterns and trajectories of UHI formations could be helpful to urban planners in crafting appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures. This st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/5/1367 |