Scientific paper │ Spatial variability of the Rotterdam urban heat island as influenced by urban land use

Author(s): B. G. Heusinkveld, G. J. Steeneveld, L. W. A. van Hove, C. M. J. Jacobs, A. A. M. Holtslag
Date: 2014-01-31 
Language: English

This paper analyses how urban morphology and land use affect the spatial variability of the urban heat island (UHI) in Rotterdam. Using innovative bicycle-mounted meteorological instruments, the researchers measured temperature variations across diverse urban environments. Results showed nocturnal temperature differences exceeding 7 K, largely influenced by vegetation density and built-up area. A regression model linked these temperature variations to land cover and produced an UHI map highlighting areas most susceptible to heat stress, providing guidance for urban planning and climate adaptation.

Relevant climate hazards: Heat, Temperature, Urban heat stress (Other)