Bi-temporal Monitoring the Spatial Pattern and Variations of the Surface Urban Heat Island in three Chinese Coastal Megacities: A Comparative Study of Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.
Abstract:<p>The side-effect of booming urbanization on the ecosystem and climate system has been continuously exacerbating. The coastal metropolises are located at the interface between land and ocean, unavoidably influenced by multiple aspects of the terrestrial environments, aquatic ecosystems, and urban developments. Thus, the environmental health of coastal metropolis should be more concerned. In this study, targeting Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, an attempt was made to evaluate the spatiotempora… Show more
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