GIS-BASED URBAN HEAT ISLAND MAPPING AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR RAPIDLY GROWING CITIES
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Dr. Elena Markovic
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- Urban Heat Island, GIS Mapping, Remote Sensing, NDVI, LST, Smart Cities, Sustainable Planning, Mitigation Strategies, Land Use Classification, Climate Resilience.
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Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) are intensifying due to rapid urbanization, reduced vegetation, and high surface heat retention. This study applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote-sensing–based Land Surface Temperature (LST) analysis to map UHI intensity in fast-growing metropolitan cities. Using multi-temporal satellite imagery, NDVI classification, built-up density indexing, and supervised land-use classification, the paper identifies UHI hotspots and evaluates mitigation strategies such as cool roofs, green corridors, water-sensitive urban design, and reflective pavements. The findings demonstrate that GIS-based UHI mapping provides essential spatial insights for policymakers and urban planners.
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- 2025-11-19
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- Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
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Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Elena Markovic (Author)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
