Document Type
Honors Project
First Advisor
Dr. Tim Kreps
Degree Award Date
Spring 4-29-2023
Keywords
Urban Heat Islands, Public Policy, Co-Production, Cool Roofs, Green Infrastructure, SUHI, UHI, AUHI
Disciplines
American Politics | Sustainability
Abstract
The Urban Heat Island effect (UHI) is a phenomenon where urban centers are hotter than their surrounding rural counterparts. Ever since it was first discovered there have been a variety of methods of mapping this effect from using terrestrial sensors to satellites. This study attempts to evaluate different mapping methods, specifically two different satellite methods (ECOSTRESS and MODIS). As well as a community driven mapping method that involved terrestrial sensors attached to cars. This study then discusses remedies to the UHI and documents efforts to remedy it through a partnership between researchers, the community, and the city of Harrisonburg as well as future efforts that are slated to be completed.
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Trevor, "Using Satellites to Map the Urban Heat Island to Inform Harrisonburg and Bridgewater Public Policy" (2023). Honors Projects. 348.
https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/honors_projects/348