The urban heat island of Dublin city during the summer months

Auteur :
GRAHAM, E.

Description :
The summer temperature regime of Dublin city shows a marked diurnal variation due to numerous interlinked causes. At night, urban heat island intensities of up to 8°C can be anticipated in calm, clear conditions. During the day, although the urban heat island phenomenon is generally absent, temperature contrasts of over 6°C can be expected for topographical reasons. Even with limited sunshine, sea-breezes will develop and affect coastal regions, and areas directly in the lee of hills will commonly experience compressional warming.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Irish geography, issn : 0075-0778, 1993, vol. 26, n°. 1, p. 45-57, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 14 réf.

Date :
1993

Editeur :
Pays édition : Irlande, Dublin, Geographical Society of Ireland