The use of thermal image for study of the heat island: of São Paulo

Authors

  • Mônica Kofler FREITAS unesp
  • Magda Adelaide LOMBARDO UNESP - Campus de Rio Claro - IGCE

Abstract

This paper is a review of the strengths and limitations of using LANDSAT and AVHRR-NOAA’s satellites images for studying heat islands. To achieve this goal, images from both satellites are compared. The use of remote sensing and thermal images allowed the identification of thermal hot spots in the urban area of São Paulo. Key words: Remote Sensing. Thermal Sensor. Thermal field.

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Published

2008-08-27

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Vol. 32 No. 3 (2007)

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