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A multivariate linear regression model of mean maximum urban heat island: a case study of Beregszász (Berehove), Ukraine

László, Elemér and Szegedi, Sándor (2015) A multivariate linear regression model of mean maximum urban heat island: a case study of Beregszász (Berehove), Ukraine. IDŐJÁRÁS / QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE HUNGARIAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE, 119 (3). 409 -423. ISSN 0324-6329

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Abstract

The aim of the research presented in this study is to elaborate a multivariate linear regression model that describes the spatial structure of the mean maximal development urban heat island (UHI) formed under favorable synoptic conditions on the basis of surface parameters. Temperature data were gathered in a small town, Beregszász, Zakarpattia, Ukraine. As a first step, a one-year-long UHI measurement campaign has been carried out using mobile techniques in order to obtain data for the description of the UHI in the study area. Two surface parameters (ratio of non-evaporating surfaces in the environment of the measurement sites and distance of measurement sites from the center of the settlement) have been selected first. The two surface parameters had to be quantified next. On this basis, relationships between surface parameters as independent variables and UHI intensities as dependent variables could be traced by performing a multivariate linear regression. Results have showed that the two chosen parameters have strong impact on UHI development in our study area. Spatial structure and intensity of UHI can be estimated with an accuracy of 0.4 °C within the built-up area of the town using our MLR model. The high resolution surface parameter database and the UHI estimating model enable the prediction of heat load of smaller spaces and town parts. This procedure helps the reduction of heat load and the determination of the location of green areas important for urban planning as well.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QE Geology / földtudományok > QE04 Meteorology / meteorológia
Depositing User: Dr. Elemér László
Date Deposited: 14 Feb 2018 07:47
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2023 07:19
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/74407

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