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San Jose State University

1. Zhang, Hengyue. Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect.

Degree: MS, Meteorology and Climate Science, 2015, San Jose State University

URL: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.x5js-w4em  ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4567 

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) was investigated using satellite data, ground observations, and simulations with an Urban Canopy Parameterization in a numerical weather prediction model. Satellite-observed surface skin temperatures at Xi’an City and Oklahoma City (OKC) were analyzed to compare the UHI intensity for the two inland cities. A larger population density and larger building density in Xi’an City creates a stronger skin-level UHI effect. However, ground observed 2-m surface air temperature (Tair) data showed an urban cooling island (UCI) effect that occurred over an urban region in OKC during the daytime of July 19, 2003. The sensitivity and accuracy of an Urban Canopy Model were evaluated by comparing simulation results between the urban and rural areas of OKC. The model reproduced skin temperature differences between the rural and urban area and reproduced a UCI effect in OKC. Furthermore, the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF)/Noah/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model (SLUCM) simulations were also compared with ground observations, including wind speeds, wind directions, and energy fluxes. Although the WRF/SLCUM model failed to simulate these variables accurately, it reproduced the diurnal variations of surface temperatures, wind speeds, wind directions and energy fluxes reasonably well.

Subjects/Keywords: Field Observation; Oklahoma City; Satellite Remote Sensing; UCI; UHI; WRF/SLUCM Simulation

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APA (6th Edition):

Zhang, H. (2015). Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect. (Masters Thesis). San Jose State University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.x5js-w4em ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4567

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Zhang, Hengyue. “Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect.” 2015. Masters Thesis, San Jose State University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.x5js-w4em ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4567.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Zhang, Hengyue. “Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Zhang H. Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. San Jose State University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.x5js-w4em ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4567.

Council of Science Editors:

Zhang H. Using Satellite Remote Sensing, Field Observations and WRF/Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model Simulation to Analyze the Oklahoma City UHI Effect. [Masters Thesis]. San Jose State University; 2015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.x5js-w4em ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4567

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