Urban Climate Dynamics of the Indian Subcontinent
A Multidimensional Perspective
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Beschreibung
This book provides an interdisciplinary examination of the complex interactions among the atmosphere, land surface, water systems, built environment, and human activities that shape urban climates across the region. The book brings together research on urban heat islands, air quality, microclimates, extreme rainfall, urban hydrology, land use/ land cover changes, land degradation, and climate resilience. It also highlights the application of remote sensing, geographic information systems, numerical modelling, and machine learning approaches to monitor, explain, and predict changes in urban environments. Through conceptual reviews, methodological advances, and regional case studies from diverse Indian cities, the volume connects scientific understanding with practical responses to emerging urban climate challenges. It demonstrates how contemporary research can support climate adaptation, risk reduction, environmental management, and sustainable urban planning. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, postgraduate students, urban planners, environmental professionals, and policymakers in atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, environmental science and engineering, and urban planning for understanding and tackling climate dynamics, fostering a deeper comprehension of atmospheric challenges of Indian cities.
This book provides an interdisciplinary examination of the complex interactions among the atmosphere, land surface, water systems, built environment, and human activities that shape urban climates across the region. The book brings together research on urban heat islands, air quality, microclimates, extreme rainfall, urban hydrology, land use/ land cover changes, land degradation, and climate resilience. It also highlights the application of remote sensing, geographic information systems, numerical modelling, and machine learning approaches to monitor, explain, and predict changes in urban environments. Through conceptual reviews, methodological advances, and regional case studies from diverse Indian cities, the volume connects scientific understanding with practical responses to emerging urban climate challenges. It demonstrates how contemporary research can support climate adaptation, risk reduction, environmental management, and sustainable urban planning. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, postgraduate students, urban planners, environmental professionals, and policymakers in atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, environmental science and engineering, and urban planning for understanding and tackling climate dynamics, fostering a deeper comprehension of atmospheric challenges of Indian cities.
Integrates air, water and land interactions in an urban climate context Covers advanced methodologies Including remote sensing, and GIS Includes case studies from across Indian Urban Centers
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George Thomas
Themen in »Urban Climate Dynamics of the Indian Subcontinent«
Indian Climate Dynamics Climate Change Solutions Urban Heat Island Sustainable urban development Urban ecosystems Climate adaptation strategies Urban microclimate