Measurement and inversion of urban multi-area ambient temperature under the protection demand of Longmen Grottoes, China
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The proliferation of urban regions has resulted in an intensification of the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon, potentially inflicting lasting harm on cultural heritage. This study utilized temperature inversion and urban-rural gradient analysis techniques to acquire land surface temperature data for the vicinity of the heritage site from 2001 to 2024, with the objective of investigating the influence of the UHI effect on the thermal environment of cultural sites. The study findings reveal that: 1) The peak escalation of UHI intensity in the core of Luolong District, Luoyang, attained 10 °C, while the cold island effect of the Luo River diminished by 2.3 °C. 2)The intensity of the UHI effect near heritage sites is significantly and linearly correlated with the density of impervious surfaces and green spaces in the urban area. This research offers a thorough and dependable local environmental assessment for the proactive safeguarding of cultural heritage next to metropolitan regions.
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OpenAlex topics: Urban Heat Island Mitigation · Remote Sensing and Land Use · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
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