Project 145: Correlating Local Spatial Variability of Urban Warming and Pollution to 2D/3D Landscape Metrics Research Field: Mesoscale Climate Simulation
Contact Information:
Prof. Shengquan Che
Email: chsq@sjtu.edu.cn
Project Description and Objectives:
With the intensification of global climate change and frequent occurrence of extreme climate disasters, the research on the theory and technology of resilient city planning and design under climate change is of great significance to ensure the safety of human life and property. This research is focused on the physical and empirical investigation of the intensity and spatial variability of urban warming/pollution and its correlation with the 2D/3D urban landscape metrics. These metrics characterize, for instance, the urban morphology, the thermophysical properties of the urban structures, the land cover/use, the vegetation, and the water bodies. During this project research, students will learn about the software, methods and basic knowledge of urban climate research.
Eligibility Requirements:
Speaking and writing English fluently is essential.
Experience in landscape architecture and urban planning research, especially in using geographic information systems, would be an advantage.
Main Tasks:
Development of urban local climate zone map
Generation and analysis of urban surface temperature
Relationship model between urban surface temperature and local climate zone
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