Guidance on Measuring, Modelling and Monitoring the Canopy Layer Urban Heat Island (CL‑UHI)
- Collection(s)
- Technical > Guides and other guidance
- Author(s)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- Published by
- WMO
- Published in
- Geneva
- Year published
- 2023
- Summary
The guidance provides an overview of and recommendations for measuring, modelling and monitoring the Canopy Layer urban heat island, which is based on temperature information at about 1.5 m above ground. Canopy Layer urban heat island information is one component of the integrated urban hydro-meteorological, climate and environmental services for citizens. These services may be provided directly by National Meteorological and Hydrometeorological Service (NMHS) operations, in cooperation with stakeholders or partners, or indirectly through stakeholders or partners in cities, public and private agencies.
- Language of publication
- English
- Number of pages
- 101 p.
- Format
- Digital
- ISBN
- 978-92-63-11292-2
- Material type
- Guidance
- Official number
- WMO-No. 1292
- Topics
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)