
Urban climatology and its applications with special regard to tropical areas: proceedings of the Technical Conference

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
Published by: WMO ; 1986The incorporation of climatological principles in urban design was seen by the conference to be vitally urgent and this publication contains 20 papers presenting examples and suggestions. The siting of new towns and certain hazardous industrial facilities are treated and general guidelines given for urban design in both hot and dry, and hot and humid climates.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 652
Language(s): English; Other Languages: Spanish
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill., charts, maps)
ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10652-0
Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=279&SORT=N&q=
Tags: Climate ; Guidelines ; Urban zone management ; Climatology ; Tropical climate ; World Climate Programme (WCP) Add tag