Improving spatial modeling framework to assess the impact of vegetation cover, water content, and surface temperature on urban heat island effects in Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract The urban heat island has become a major environmental and socioeconomic concern in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (CoJ), South Africa. This research investigates vegetation characteristics in reducing urban heat islands (UHI) in the CoJ using multispectral and thermal r...

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Main Authors: Eskinder Gidey, Paidamwoyo Mhangara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-06-01
Series:Discover Environment
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-025-00264-0
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